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The Macallan 12 Years Old Sherry Oak
The Macallan's classic, aged 12 years exclusively in oak casks seasoned with sherry in Jerez. Dried fruit, wood spice and a rich golden colour.
Details
| Brand | The Macallan |
|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan |
| Origin | Scotland / Speyside |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Age | 12 yrs |
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask | Sherry casks |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Crisp, sweet sultanas and apple blossom, with sherry and golden syrup.
- Palate
- Medium-bodied and firm, with hot pastries, marmalade, sultanas and peel, plus barley-sugar sweetness.
- Finish
- Good length, with solid oak.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Neat
- With water
- On the rocks
The sherry-cask dried fruit opens best neat or with a splash of water. On the rocks the spice softens.
Food pairing
Dried fruit, nuts, dark chocolate and fruitcake.
Background & production
Made at The Macallan Distillery in Speyside. The Sherry Oak range showcases sherry-cask maturation, and the 12 Year Old is its cornerstone.
It spends all 12 years in oak casks seasoned with sherry in Jerez, Spain, which give its colour and dried-fruit character — a natural rich gold.
Bottled at 40%.
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