A stunning new age statement expression from Macallan which has been matured in a combination of American and European Sherry oak for a minimum of 12 years.
In this expression, the proportion of American oak ex-Sherry casks is higher than the 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, but no ex-bourbon casks are used as they are in the 12 Year Old Fine Oak.
Overall this Macallan Speysider is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with a warming note from spicy ginger and nutmeg.
Nose: Creamy with butterscotch and a delicious toffee apple hint. Candied oranges are present with vanilla custard and oak.
Palate: Warming spices (think ginger and nutmeg) with citrus, caramel and raisins.
Finish: Oak lingers on this warm Speysider.
Whiskey fun has scored this Macallan 12yo Double Cask 74/100 overall on their site through customer recommendations.
A reviewer said it was ‘wee leafy smells, some kinds of dusty nuts, and this feeling of old books that can be brilliant….’