Beverage Testing Institute · September 2017
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The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
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Product Description
The Macallan Double Cask 12 years old is a honeyed, indulgent and rounded single malt, its character defined by the unmistakable prominence of the American Oak Style. A beautiful partnership, as sunshine and rain create a spectacular rainbow, so the pairing of sherry seasoned European and american oak casks combine in a perfect harmony of flavours and natural colour. The delicate flavour of American Oak - Vanilla, Citrus and light oak - takes centre stage as the traditional Macallan character of rich fruit, sherry and wood spice affords a familiar back drop. It is this partnership that reveals an unmatched investment in time and extraordinary commitment to mastery for which The Macallan brings new oak from America across thousands of miles to Spain, where casks are crafted and sherry seasoned before travelling to our distillery on Speyside. Here they are filled with new make spirit and left to mature for twelve years. These whiskies are then harmoniously united with those aged in exceptional sherry seasoned European oak casks. Create your own partnership - let double cask take you to your favourite place - relax and enjoy. Underpinning the mastery are The Macallan's six pillars; The unique elements that combine to make The Macallan so special. The Macallan Six Pillars. The Spiritual Home: Easter Elchies House proudly watches over the distillery in Speyside, Scotland. Built in 1700, this Jacobean Manor House is The Macallan's Spiritual home. Curiously Small Stills: The Macallan's curiously small and uniquely shaped copper stills help concentrate the flavour of the 'New Make' spirit. The Finest Cut: The Macallan Takes one of the finest New Make spirit 'cuts' of any distillery in Scotland - typically a mere 16% Exceptional Oak Casks: The Macallan Double casks from America and Europe. These Casks are filled with aged Sherries in Spain and left to season before receiving new make spirit. Natural Colour: The interaction of spirit and wood alone delivers the variety of rich and natural colours that distinguish The Macallan Range. Peerless Spirit: The Macallan is celebrated Far and wide by experts and discerning drinkers as the world's most precious whisky.
Product Specs
| Alcohol by Volume | 43.0% |
| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside - Highlands |
| UPC | 812066021598 |
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Awards & Scores
Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
What critics and judges wrote
Wine Enthusiast · Kara Newman · December 2017
Sip or mix this single malt, aged in American and European ex-sherry barrels. Mellow honey and smooth, nutty flavors taper off into a long fade that shows vanilla, citrus, sweet spices and a hint of cocoa.
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Whisky Advocate Top 20 · #17 · 2017
Two oaks are better than one in this single malt … Warming and rich without being syrupy, it doubles up on accessibility with its balance and remarkably affordable price for its quality and age.
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Whisky Advocate · Susannah Skiver Barton · 2017
The sherry imparts aromas of raisins, figs, hazelnuts, blanched almonds, candied orange peel, and leather. … Warming and rich without being syrupy, it doubles up on accessibility with its balance and remarkably affordable price for its quality and age.
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Distiller · Jake Emen
A sweet nose showcases chocolate, along with sherry fruits and nuttiness. Find a drier, spicier oak influence on the palate, along with lemon oil … before turning into milk chocolate and more rich dark, dried fruits.
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Tasting Notes
Flavor profile
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 5 notes from 4 publications, weighted by source.
- Herbal & greenA hint
- Fruityraisins, figs, candied orange peel, orange oil, citrusClear
- SweetA backbone of vanilla sweetness, mellow honey, vanilla, sweet nose, sugaryClear
- Oak & malthazelnuts, blanched almonds, toasted hazelnuts, smooth, nutty flavorsClear
- SmokeA hint
- Spiceginger and white pepper, sweet spices, spicier, spice, wood spice affords a familiar back dropLight
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Closest Scotch whiskies at a similar price: Glenfiddich Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish 12 Year Old ($59.98), The Glendronach Ode To The Valley Sherry & Port Casks ($89.98), and Tomintoul Small Batch Caribbean Rum Cask Finish ($69.98).
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