Londoners will be able to take in a touch of Speyside this October at Amber Meadow – a spectacular installation at one of the capital’s most prestigious hotels, running from Wednesday 11 October to Sunday 29 October.
Inspired by nature, Rosewood London will see its terrace and courtyard transformed into a Scottish meadow landscape to celebrate and showcase The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow – the third edition of The Harmony Collection limited annual release whisky.
The Amber Meadow installation will see Rosewood London’s iconic courtyard – an urban sanctuary just moments from Covent Garden – re-imagined as an expansive meadow, complete with authentic foliage, a babbling brook, plus a stone archway and dry-stone walls. Native grass, trees, plants and flowers will form an idyllic escape, with the whole space lit by a sun-like orb above, creating an amber glow and luring guests into the tranquil space.
The terrace is a contemporary interpretation of the Scottish wild environment but brought inside. Responsibly sourced lambswool and alpaca wool throws will lend further comfort, while flowers and herbs from the meadow will decorate the tables.
The third release in The Harmony Collection is a collaboration between The Macallan and Stella and Mary McCartney, inspired by The McCartney sisters’ love of Scotland which stems from their memories in the Scottish countryside. The limited release whisky will be available at the terrace alongside cocktails based around The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old and 15 Years Old, such as Rosewood London’s Interpretation of Mary’s Wildwood cocktail – a carbonated rendering with clarified apple and freeze-dried blackberries – and Foraging Old Fashioned, with sous-bois verjus, evaporated nougat, palo cortado and edible moss.
The latest edition of The Harmony Collection celebrates the lands of Scotland that connect all those who have stood upon them for generations. The terrace’s à la carte menu, created by Head Chef, Liam Fauchard Newman, will feature dishes created to complement the whisky offerings and further reflect the Speyside origins of The Macallan. Amid a predominantly vegetarian menu, seaweed cracker is garnished with foraged herbs; grilled miso-glazed aubergine comes with mushroom puree, cistus, garlic and kale. Every dish will feature herbs, plants and foliage found at The Macallan Estate and surrounding areas.
Rosewood London’s terrace will also be open from 4pm daily for dinner and from 12.30pm onwards Friday and Saturday for lunch and dinner. Special ticketed events will also be available on selected dates, featuring a guided meadow tour to the accompaniment of a guitar player and sketch artist, before a four-course dinner paired with The Macallan cocktails.
Throughout the planning of the project, eco-conscious practices have been paramount. The stone used in the installation (which is the same used to construct The Macallan Estate) has been sourced from Dundee-based Denfind Stone, selected for its commitment to sustainability, and will be returned to the quarry after use, where it will be transformed into a garden area. The greenery from the meadow, from trees to plants, will also be re-used after the event. All the materials used in the installation will be transported in trucks that run on Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, which is 90% less polluting than diesel fuel.
The third instalment in the annual release includes two distinctive expressions: The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow and Green Meadow (the second of which will be available exclusively in travel retail in 2024). The packaging of each release features photography of The Macallan Estate, captured by Mary McCartney. The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow will be available from 11 October 2023 at an RRSP of £160.
The unique partnership will also focus on a Collection of lifestyle pieces. TOGETHER: A Collection for The Macallan by Stella and Mary McCartney introduces a limited-edition Collection of 11 lifestyle pieces designed by the sisters and skillfully realised by master artisans and craftspeople. The Collection showcases a curated selection of bespoke pieces including handmade glassware in vibrant shades that are coloured using natural minerals, an ombre ceramic flask encased in an apple leather alternative sleeve, a pair of brass ice stamps with meticulously hand-painted ceramic handles using a green and amber ombre colour blend and a brass napkin weight in the shape of an acorn, as a tribute to the exceptional oak casks which mature The Macallan whisky.
TOGETHER is exclusively sold as a complete set and will be available in limited numbers from 11 October 2023.
