Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old.
Macallan 12 year old double cask has been aged in a combination of american oak and ex sherry casks. This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg. The macallan double cask 12 years old forms part of our double cask range which marries the classic macallan style and the unmistakable sweetness of american oak.
The macallan double cask 12 years old christopher null october 21 2016 macallan fans as a rule love its sherry casked expressions but bemoan the existence of its bourbon casked ones namely the fine oak line although the latter sees a bit of sherry finishing. Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple candied orange vanilla custard and newly felled oak. It offers a good compromise between the heavily sherried macallan 12 years old and the somewhat light fine oak 12. This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg. This is a fully rounded single malt in perfect balance with flavours of honey citrus and ginger.
However for what it is this is undoubtedly a well crafted product which is both enjoyable and easy sipping at anytime or occasion. The macallan double cask 12 years old forms part of our double cask range which marries the classic macallan style and the unmistakable sweetness of american oak. While marrying american and european oak is not unheard of macallan has been doing it for years offering that combination at the 12 year entry range is something new indeed. It offers a good compromise between the heavily sherried macallan 12 years old and the somewhat light fine oak 12. This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg. The double cask is richer and more complex than i expected from a 12 year old. Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple candied orange vanilla custard and newly felled oak. It s a bit unfortunate that it is offered at 40 strength here compared to the 43 for the us market. The macallan double cask 12 years old christopher null october 21 2016 macallan fans as a rule love its sherry casked expressions but bemoan the existence of its bourbon casked ones namely the fine oak line although the latter sees a bit of sherry finishing. Macallan 12 year old double cask has been aged in a combination of american oak and ex sherry casks.
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This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg.
The 12 years old double cask from macallan is neither challenging nor a very complex product. It s a bit unfortunate that it is offered at 40 strength here compared to the 43 for the us market. This is a rich whisky which combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg. While marrying american and european oak is not unheard of macallan has been doing it for years offering that combination at the 12 year entry range is something new indeed. The double cask is richer and more complex than i expected from a 12 year old. This is a fully rounded single malt in perfect balance with flavors of honey citrus and ginger. The macallan double cask 12 years old forms part of our double cask range which marries the classic macallan style and the unmistakable sweetness of american oak. Macallan 12 year old double cask has been aged in a combination of american oak and ex sherry casks. Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple candied orange vanilla custard and newly felled oak. It offers a good compromise between the heavily sherried macallan 12 years old and the somewhat light fine oak 12. The 12 years old double cask from macallan is neither challenging nor a very complex product.