Macallan 12 Year Old "Sherry Oak Cask" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Wine Enthusiast
Review Date: 12/2017Look for a rich butterscotch scent and a hint of fresh apricot. On the palate, this Sherry-matured single malt layers on concentrated caramel, butterscotch and custard, finishing long and spiced on a hint of orange peel. *Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits 2017* (KN)
Price: $89.99
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Professional Reviews
WA
Whisky Advocate
This is the youngest Sherry Oak expression available. A classic Macallan nose of sherry, baking Christmas cake, dried fruits, hot butter, and old leather. Jaffa oranges, brittle toffee, and light oak on the smooth, full palate. Relatively long in the finish, with spice, malt, oak, and a final hint of smoke. (GS, Fall-2019)
Staff Reviews
Often dubbed the "Royals Royce of Single Malt," the Macallan distillery continues to have one of the best reputations in the business. Of course with Scotch, a good reputation always equals a higher price! However, over the last several years as Macallan's competitors have chipped away at this behemoth of a brand, the lowly 12 year old hasn't really increased much in price. That means we're getting 100% sherry 12 year old whisky for Speyside's best regarded distillery for only $50. Is Macallan a value brand again? We see people selling young sherried malts of lesser quality for much much more than this. And it's taste good too.
Notes
In his book Kindred Spirits, international whisky authority Paul Pacult describes the Macallan 12 as "simply the best 12-year-old single malt around." The continued use of finest Golden Promise barley and the insistence on sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain, are part of what goes into making this whisky so singularly unique. There is no malt more famous than The Macallan 12.
Product Details
Origin: Speyside, Highlands, Scotland
Type/Varietal: Scotch
Alcohol Content: 43%
SKU: #620009