#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 12 YO Double Cask is one of these tasty niche experiments. 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. If you’re a fan of the standard Macallan 12, I think you definitely should give this a try – roughly the same bank and an interesting offering.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 first time I tried this, I thought it stood out, but each time I’ve sampled it I have liked it more. The nose on this has a load of complexity, more so than the palate – which is nice enough. 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. Palate: Sweet honey with raisins, oranges, nutmeg, vanilla sponge cake with caramel cremes.įinish: Moderate in length, damp with orange honey, figs and a bit of pepper.Ĭomments: Very nice dram – less sherry intensive than Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak, with more honey and a touch of vanilla. Nose: Lovely sherry with raisins, dates, plums, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, bit of orange, oak, toffee, hazelnuts, a hint of leather. «Macallan Double Cask 12 Years» is marketed in bottle 70 cl format. «Macallan Double Cask 12 Years» belongs to the Whisky Single Malt category. «Macallan Double Cask 12 Years» is identified and marketed with the barcode EAN 5010314302863. PALATE: Deliciously honeyed, wood spices and citrus, balanced with raisins and caramel.įINISH: Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying. The weight of «Macallan Double Cask 12 Years» is 1.400 grams (1,4 Kg.). NOSE: Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak. Our skilled whisky making team optimize the right mix of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks to allow the delicate and indulgent flavors of American oak to take centre stage while the more traditional Macallan characteristics of rich fruits, sherry and wood spice provide a reassuringly familiar backdrop. Initially released in Hong Kong, the Macallan 12 Year Old - Double Cask is an exceedingly sippable dram. The perfect partnership of Oloroso sherry seasoned American and European oak casks creates the distinctive, warm character of this harmonious single malt. This is a fully rounded single malt in perfect balance, with flavors of honey, citrus and ginger.
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old forms part of our Double Cask range which marries the classic Macallan style and the unmistakable sweetness of American oak.
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