The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica: A Perfect Pairing of Whisky and Coffee
This second collection explores the links between two of the world?s most famous drinks: whisky and coffee.
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There are many similarities between whisky and coffee. Of the many congruities, the most poignant affinity would probably be the robust culture that has accompanied the drinks for over 1,000 years. The act of consuming these reinvigorating drinks itself could be treated as a ritual of sorts where an elaborate process is observed. In appreciation of tradition and craftsmanship, The Macallan has released the second of its Harmony Collection: Inspired by Intense Arabica. This new release celebrates the coming together of coffee and whisky while also appreciating the tradition and dedication associated with the drinks.
The press release says the new collection is ?inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean?. For many coffee connoisseurs, Ethiopia is known as the cradle of coffee and the beverage is more than just a quick perk-me-up. ?Buna tetu?, which translates to ?come to drink coffee? in the local language, is a famous communal tradition in Ethiopia and a binding thread of the society. This draws parallels to how whisky is consumed in the western world and the significance it holds. For Scottish Highlanders, whisky represents traditional values of ?egalitarianism, generosity and virility? and to refuse a dram would be akin to re...
The post The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica: A Perfect Pairing of Whisky and Coffee appeared first on LUXUO.
There are many similarities between whisky and coffee. Of the many congruities, the most poignant affinity would probably be the robust culture that has accompanied the drinks for over 1,000 years. The act of consuming these reinvigorating drinks itself could be treated as a ritual of sorts where an elaborate process is observed. In appreciation of tradition and craftsmanship, The Macallan has released the second of its Harmony Collection: Inspired by Intense Arabica. This new release celebrates the coming together of coffee and whisky while also appreciating the tradition and dedication associated with the drinks.
The press release says the new collection is ?inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean?. For many coffee connoisseurs, Ethiopia is known as the cradle of coffee and the beverage is more than just a quick perk-me-up. ?Buna tetu?, which translates to ?come to drink coffee? in the local language, is a famous communal tradition in Ethiopia and a binding thread of the society. This draws parallels to how whisky is consumed in the western world and the significance it holds. For Scottish Highlanders, whisky represents traditional values of ?egalitarianism, generosity and virility? and to refuse a dram would be akin to re...
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