
The Macallan has unveiled the latest edition in the Harmony Collection, with two new whisky releases as part of the brand’s collaboration with Cirque du Soleil.
Harmony Guardian Oak, created exclusively for global travel retail, launched on January 15, 2025 with a world-first activation at Singapore Changi Airport. This exclusive debut will be followed by pop-ups in Guangzhou International Airport and Shanghai International Airport. Harmony Guardian Oak will then be available from January 26, 2025 in key airports worldwide and select downtown stores, and will be supported by global activations, including high-profile placements in Europe at Frankfurt and London Heathrow airports.
The second whisky, Harmony Vibrant Oak, is available in domestic retail.
The launch of Harmony Guardian Oak and Harmony Vibrant Oak continues the celebration of The Macallan’s 200-Year Anniversary and reflects its expertise and mastery of wood.
Jeremy Speirs, Edrington Regional Managing Director – Global Travel Retail, commented: “Harmony Guardian Oak bridges the art of whisky-making and the creativity of performing arts, offering an extraordinary travel retail exclusive that reflects The Macallan’s rich history and bold vision for the future. Launching with a world-first activation at Changi Airport, this release invites global travelers to connect with The Macallan’s craftsmanship and its deep reverence for nature through a unique and high-profile collaboration with the world-famous Cirque du Soleil. This launch puts a fitting exclamation point on a year of anniversary celebrations which has seen us deliver meaningful and unforgettable moments for whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike.”

The fourth edition in the Harmony Collection series celebrates The Macallan’s rich history with oak, which runs through every facet of the single malt Scotch whisky. The Macallan’s sherry-seasoned oak casks are the single greatest contributor to the outstanding quality, distinctive aromas, and flavors, says the company. Each cask is crafted to precise specifications, a process that takes around five years, delivering up to 80 percent of the flavor and 100 percent of the natural color.
Guardian Oak has been matured predominantly in a combination of first-fill and refill European sherry seasoned oak casks, showcasing the unique characteristics of European oak in creating rich, complex flavors. For this edition of the Harmony Collection, oak chippings – a by-product created while making oak casks for The Macallan were repurposed and used in the presentation box and bottle labels.
The releases are linked to The Macallan’s collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, which began with the debut of Cirque du Soleil SPIRIT, a nature-inspired experience that premiered earlier this year at The Macallan Estate in Speyside. Cirque du Soleil SPIRIT told the story of The Macallan’s rich history, Scottish culture and the Highlands.
The outer pack for Harmony Guardian Oak features an illustration of Davonna, a key figure from Cirque du Soleil SPIRIT, depicted within the branches of a European oak tree. According to The Macallan, the latter symbolizes the whisky maturing in sherry-seasoned European oak casks. The vibrant purple hues represent Davonna’s character, symbolizing wisdom and maturity.