Inspired By Nature: The Macallan Unveils Innovative Collaboration With Stella And Mary McCartney   

Drawing inspiration from Scotland’s natural beauty and the McCartney sisters’ nostalgic upbringing in the serene Highlands, the unprecedented collaboration is a match made in heaven

The Macallan has joined forces with Stella and Mary McCartney as part of two unprecedented and deeply symbolic collaborations: Harmony III, the third release in the renowned brand’s annual, limited Harmony Collection, in addition to TOGETHER: A Collection for The Macallan by Stella and Mary McCartney.

Renowned for its mastery of wood and spirit with each bottle of single malt whisky, The Macallan stands as a symbol of unrivalled craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation. But fundamentally, it is social and environmental responsibility which lies at the forefront of The Macallan’s ethos. Indeed, founded in 1824 on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland, the renowned brand is fuelled by a deep respect for nature.

Harmony III: A Nature-Inspired Collaboration By The Macallan And The McCartney Sisters

Harmony III, the third release in The Macallan’s Harmony Collection – a limited annual release series which celebrates the brand’s innovative ethos and superb craftsmanship – offers us a glimpse into the natural glory of Scotland through the eyes of the McCartney sisters.

The prominent sisters indeed have a deep respect for nature, having spent a significant portion of their upbringing in the Scottish countryside with their father and Beatles icon Paul McCartney, their mother, and their siblings. In a previous interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the McCartney sisters emotionally shared, “We grew up spending a lot of time in a small Scottish farmhouse in the middle of nowhere with only our parents, our siblings and nature for company.”

Rooted in the collaborators’ shared values of environmental responsibility, a profound love for Scotland’s natural beauty, and a diligent respect for extraordinary craftsmanship; the Harmony III collaboration fuses together sherry seasoned oak with bourbon casks, creating a distinctive expression evocative of warm meadows and mature barley fields, complete with an irresistibly rich, citrus-scented finish.

The third instalment in the annual release series is composed of two distinct parts: The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow and Green Meadow, both of which draw inspiration from the McCartney sisters’ nostalgic upbringing in the Scottish countryside.

Attesting to both the brand’s and the McCartney sisters’ appreciation and respect for nature in Scotland, all presentation boxes and bottle labels in the Harmony III collection have been crafted using discarded meadow cuttings – harnessing the power and aesthetic potential of natural materials and resources at the end of their lifespan.

Further honouring the McCartney sisters’ unique identity, the packaging of each release features photography of The Macallan Estate, captured by none other than Mary McCartney.

Similarly, the nature-inspired TOGETHER collection introduces a limited-edition array of 11 masterfully crafted lifestyle pieces – creatively designed by the prominent sisters and brought to life by an expert team of artisans and craftspeople. Featuring sublime handmade glassware pieces whose vibrant hues derive from natural minerals, the collection is nothing short of extraordinary.

“This range wouldn’t be what it is if we weren’t able to spend that time with The Macallan. I felt really proud to bring my little sister with me to The Macallan Estate on Speyside, as I knew Stella would fall in love with this just as much as I did,” shares Mary McCartney.

Stella McCartney adds, “We all – The Macallan, Mary and I  – wanted to create a collection that celebrated the highest quality of materials and incredible craftmanship that would be fitting of the shared values between us all.” She continues, “We envisaged pieces that were limited, yet would work together as a family. The idea was to have it live in your home, stand out, and of course be of the highest quality.”

From The Macallan’s point of view, the collaboration was an opportunity for the brand to explore different avenues and innovatively challenge itself. TOGETHER: A Collection for The Macallan by Stella and Mary McCartney is unlike anything The Macallan has ever introduced, showcasing how we continue to innovate and challenge ourselves, yet the respect for nature reflected by Stella and Mary’s beautiful designs is at the heart of our brand and has been for almost 200 years,” declares Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director, The Macallan.

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