The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
(Speyside - Highlands, Scotland) [WA #17, Top 20 of 2017]

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. This is a fully rounded single malt in perfect balance, with flavors of honey, citrus and ginger.

The perfect partnership of Oloroso sherry seasoned American and European oak casks creates the distinctive, warm character of this harmonious single malt. 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.

Color: Harvest Sun

Nose: Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak.

Palate: Deliciously honeyed, wood spices and citrus, balanced with raisins and caramel.

Finish: Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying.

ABV: 43%

Awards/Reviews

91 Points, Rank #17, Whisky Advocate Top 20 of 2017

"Two oaks are better than one in this single malt, which marries whiskies matured in sherry-seasoned casks of both American and European oak. The sherry imparts aromas of raisins, figs, hazelnuts, blanched almonds, candied orange peel, and leather. A backbone of vanilla sweetness on the palate supports layers of ginger and white pepper, dark chocolate, leather, raisins, toasted hazelnuts, and orange oil. This Macallan joins the core line between the Sherry Oak and Fine Oak ranges. Warming and rich without being syrupy, it doubles up on accessibility with its balance and remarkably affordable price for its quality and age." —Susannah Skiver Barton