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The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL
Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak.
Massive peat-smoke, typical of southern Islay.
A matured character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits and a natural rich gold colour.
Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
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Description
Sherry seasoned American and European oak casks creates the distinctive, warm character of this harmonious single malt. Macallan's skilled whisky making team optimise the right mix of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks to allow the delicate and indulgent flavours 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.
Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak. Deliciously honeyed, wood spices and citrus, balanced with raisins and caramel. Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying.
Awards:
San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold (2017)
Scores and Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 90/100.
Aroma:Cedar, Leather, Smoky
Palate:Cedar, Leather, Smoky
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Description
Sherry seasoned American and European oak casks creates the distinctive, warm character of this harmonious single malt. Macallan's skilled whisky making team optimise the right mix of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks to allow the delicate and indulgent flavours 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.
Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak. Deliciously honeyed, wood spices and citrus, balanced with raisins and caramel. Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying.
Awards:
San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold (2017)
Scores and Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 90/100.
Cedar, Leather, Smoky
Cedar, Leather, Smoky
Cheese