Description
The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL
“The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky” is a renowned expression from The Macallan distillery, known for its rich and complex flavor profile derived from maturation in sherry-seasoned oak casks. Here’s a description based on general knowledge:
The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask Single Malt Scotch is a classic single malt Scotch whisky that showcases the distillery’s dedication to sherry cask maturation. It is matured exclusively in Spanish oak sherry-seasoned casks sourced from Jerez, Spain. This aging process imparts distinctive flavors and aromas to the whisky, creating a rich and full-bodied profile.
Tasting Notes (Typical for The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask):
- Color: Rich mahogany.
- Nose: Dried fruits, spices, and orange zest with hints of vanilla and nutmeg.
- Palate: Smooth and well-rounded with notes of raisins, figs, caramel, and chocolate.
- Finish: Long and warming, with lingering flavors of dried fruits and oak spice.
Key Features:
- Maturation: 12 years in sherry-seasoned oak casks.
- Flavor Profile: Rich, fruity, and complex.
- Strength: Typically bottled at 40% ABV (alcohol by volume).
- Usage: Enjoy neat or with a splash of water to fully appreciate its flavors.
The exceptional quality and reputation of The Macallan make it a benchmark for single malt Scotch whisky. Each sip of The Macallan 12 Year Old reveals a harmonious balance of flavors and a smooth, lingering finish, showcasing the expertise and dedication of the distillery.
Alcohol Volume:Â 40.0%
Other reviews… I have to say that some Macallan I have tasted on the road has let me down in the last year or so. This is virtually faultless. Virtually a time machine back to another era. 93 points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2022
…Nose: sure there’s more happening than in the modest Cardhu. Some nice metallic touches, a little polish, walnuts, chocolate cake, Mars bar, roasted peanuts, Ovaltine yet again… There’s also some wet earth in the background, humus, a wee mushroom hiding beneath some autumn leaves… Mouth: closer to the Cardhu, less coherent than on the nose, a tad gritty, with some tobacco and tea, then some cloves and caraway, some burnt cake… Sadly, all that does not last forever, and this baby tends to become a little too dry, bitter and narrow, although I do enjoy these notes of dried herbs, parsley, some would even say umami… Finish: short and very dry, mainly on bitter chocolate. A little burnt wood and bitter oranges in the aftertaste. Comments: really good, but the low strength makes it cheap and, well, parsimonious. A little frustrating – and at that price…
81 points – Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com
” The Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak Cask is quite the gateway drug for new Scotch whisky drinkers.” – Stephanie Moreno, Distiller
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87.2 – Aggregate Score
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