Macallan Harmony — Inspired by Fresh Coconut bottle

No. 04 · Speyside single malt

Macallan Harmony — Inspired by Fresh Coconut

By Deepak Bali · Tasted

  • Own bottle · bought, not sent
  • Tasted neat, then with water
  • Scored on the five-step card

“A lighter, more contemporary Macallan.”

Step 01: Bottle identity

Distillery
Macallan
Region
Speyside
Bottle
70cl
Glass
Glencairn
Tasted
5 Nov 2026

Step 02: The glass

Nose
Fresh coconut, lime zest, green apple and delicate floral notes.
  • Fresh coconut
  • Lime zest
  • Green apple
  • Floral
Palate
Coconut milk, soft vanilla, citrus and a gentle nuttiness.
  • Coconut milk
  • Vanilla
  • Citrus
  • Nutty
Finish
Medium length, fresh and slightly dry, with coconut and light oak.
  • Medium
  • Fresh
  • Coconut
  • Light oak

Step 03: Collector’s verdict

A lighter, more contemporary Macallan. Refreshingly different, with subtle tropical notes rather than the heavier sherry character traditionally associated with the distillery.

8.4 sits in the Good band (8–8.4).

Deepak BaliTasting card · No. 04

Macallan Harmony — Inspired by Fresh Coconut

Speyside · Tasted 5 Nov 2026

8.4/10 · Good

Nose
Fresh coconut, Lime zest, Green apple
Palate
Coconut milk, Vanilla, Citrus
Finish
Medium, Fresh, Coconut

deepakbali.com

Your tasting card

Keep the card.

The whole note on one card — print it for a tasting night, or share it with whoever’s pouring.

Download card Print

More like this

If you liked this, try…

The Tasting Letter

Liked this note?

The next tasting arrives in your inbox on Sunday.

Free · every Sunday · 18+ only · unsubscribe any time · Privacy