The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Name: The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Brand: The Macallan
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750 ML

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The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whiskey is a true embodiment of the finest traditions of whisky craftsmanship. This exquisite expression is deliciously smooth, with a flavor profile that boasts rich dried fruits and the unmistakable influence of sherry cask maturation. It offers a perfect harmony of flavors, skillfully balanced with nuances of woodsmoke and warming spice. This particular expression holds the esteemed honor of being described by F. Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book "Kindred Spirits," as "simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around."

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Tasting Notes

Appearance: The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak displays a captivating deep amber hue, a testament to its maturation in sherry-seasoned oak casks.

Nose: The aroma is an enticing blend of rich dried fruits and sherry influences. Notes of raisins, figs, and sultanas are complemented by a luscious sweetness. There is a delicate hint of woodsmoke and a subtle undertone of warming spice. The bouquet is complex and inviting.

Palate: The first sip reveals a perfect harmony of flavors. The palate is graced by the sweetness of rich dried fruits, with raisins and figs taking the lead. The influence of sherry-seasoned oak casks provides depth and complexity, offering layers of flavor that delight the senses. The woodsmoke adds an alluring dimension, and the warming spice imparts a delightful, balanced finish.

Finish: The finish is enduring and deeply satisfying. The sweetness of dried fruits lingers, gently fading into a warm, smoky, and spicy farewell. This is a whisky that leaves a lasting impression and has earned its reputation as one of the finest 12 Year Old single malts in the world.

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Bottle details

Type	Single Malt Scotch
Brand	The Macallan
Producer	The Macallan Distillery
Origin	Speyside, Scotland
Age	12 years
Strength	43% ABV (86 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	malted barley
Cask	sherry

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a Speyside single malt aged 12 years in sherry-seasoned oak casks, and that maturation shows from the first pour. It has a deep amber color, then a nose of raisins, figs and sultanas with a thread of woodsmoke and warming spice. On the palate the dried fruit leads, the oak adds depth, and the finish fades slowly into warm, smoky spice. Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof), it stands up well to a few ice cubes without losing its character. It makes a natural first bottle for anyone curious about sherry-cask Scotch, and it is a useful benchmark when comparing other sherried malts. Whisky writer F. Paul Pacult called it "simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around" in his book Kindred Spirits. We carry it because it is a clear, honest example of what sherry oak brings to malted barley, and because it is just as rewarding in a Rob Roy as it is neat in a Glencairn.

Pairs well with

Dark chocolate — The bittersweet cocoa plays against the whisky's raisin and fig sweetness and draws out its warming spice.
Gouda or Manchego cheese — Nutty, savory cheese balances the rich dried fruit and sherry-oak depth on the palate.
After-dinner fireside dram — The long finish of lingering dried fruit fading into gentle woodsmoke suits a slow, unhurried pour at the end of an evening.

Questions about this bottle

What does The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak taste like?

Expect rich dried fruit first, with raisins and figs leading, plus sultanas and a luscious sweetness on the nose. Sherry-seasoned oak adds depth, a hint of woodsmoke gives it dimension, and warming spice carries a long finish where the fruit gently fades into smoke and spice.

What does "Sherry Oak" mean for this whisky?

It means the whisky was matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks. That maturation is credited with its deep amber hue and its signature notes of raisins, figs and dried fruit sweetness, layered with oak, woodsmoke and warming spice.

How should I drink it?

Neat in a Glencairn or whisky glass is the best way to explore its dried fruit and sherry notes. Over a few ice cubes it becomes slightly chilled and refreshing. It also works in classic whisky cocktails such as the Whisky Sour or the Rob Roy.

What are the strength and bottle size?

This bottling is 43% ABV, which is 86 proof, and comes in a standard 750 ml bottle. It is a 12 Year Old single malt Scotch distilled from malted barley at The Macallan Distillery in Speyside, Scotland.

The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

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