Following a slew of NAS bottlings, Macallan flips 180 degrees with a new 12 Year Old.
Macallan whiskey 12 double cask full#
It’s their classic Single Malt aged a full twelve years in both American Sherry and European Sherry casks - without a Bourbon barrel in sight. The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml). The Macallan 12 YO Double Cask is one of these tasty niche experiments. The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old forms part of our Double Cask range marrying the classic Macallan style and the distinct sweetness of American oak. The Macallan has been creating Single Malt Whisky for so long at such a high volume and such a high level that they have what sports teams call a very "deep bench." Their incredible inventory of rare, aging Single Malt gives them the ability to pinpoint flavors for the refined Whisky palate. They produce a very broad range of world-class Single Malt Whiskies that have a huge global following. Their achievements are numerous - including setting the record price ever paid at auction for a single bottle of Scotch. But just because the British Parliament gerrymandered the "official" boundaries doesn’t mean Whisky-lovers have to pay any attention. A change in UK labeling laws aced them out of their "Speyside" designation.
Fortunately, they have achieved this scale without sacrificing quality. Official tasting notes are below for your consideration.The Macallan 12 YO Double Cask springs from a very "deep bench."įounded in 1824, The Macallan is one of the "Big 3" Single Malts in Scotland. The Macallan Double Cask 12 years old reveals the unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit for which The Macallan has been known since it was.
This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg. Unlike The Macallan 12 Year Old Fine Oak release, which has had Ex-Bourbon American oak casks used in aging. Yes, this means that the American oak used in this expression has been seasoned with sherry. The Macallan 12 Double Cask is a combination of American and Sherry Oak aged whiskies resulting in harmonous Fruity butterscotch flavour profile with hints of Autumnal spices. It is a permanent core offering for The Macallan, and should already be at retail now. Size: 700ML Proof: 80 (40 ABV) Origin: Scotland Distillery: Macallan Distillery Detailed Description Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask has been aged in a combination of American oak and ex-sherry casks. Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask whisky has been matured in a combination of American and European Ex-Sherry oak casks. This 100% sherry seasoned, natural color whisky is bottled at 43% ABV and is pricing around $65. Click the button below to add the Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask, 50ml to your wish list. Fresh and approachable in style, this expression of The Macallan is rich in flavor, honeyed and indulgent, and has a full, viscous mouthfeel, which makes it a great complement to The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old.” “The delicate flavor of American Oak – vanilla, citrus and fresh oak - is at the forefront, along with the traditional Macallan character of dried fruit and wood spice.
“By combining wood influences, we have been able to produce a new Macallan which sits perfectly between our existing Sherry Oak and Fine Oak ranges,” said Bob Dalgarno, The Macallan master whisky maker, in a prepared statement.
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