The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old forms part of the Macallan Sherry Oak range which features a series of single malt whiskies matured in exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity.
A matured character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits and a natural rich gold colour.
The Macallan distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Craigellachie, Moray.
The Macallan Distillers Ltd, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Edrington Group which purchased the brand from Highland Distillers in 1999.
Bottled at 40%, this Macallan from the region of Speyside is a whisky to be had!
Nose: Vanilla with a hint of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness and wood smoke.
Palate: Deliciously smooth, rich dried fruits and sherry balanced with wood smoke and spice.
Finish: Sweet toffee and dried fruits, with wood smoke and spice.
Jim Murray has scored this Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak - 70cl 40% 86/100 in his 2020 Whisky Bible, describing it as ‘Promises, but delivers only to an extent.'