Name: The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012
Brand: The Macallan
Price: 4999.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 taste like?

Accepted Answer

The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 is characterised by Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Old Wood notes. The Macallan 13 Year Old (1999, cask 6697) is an intensely sherried single malt matured in a single sherry butt and bottled at cask strength in 2012 as part of the Easter Elchies Cask Selection. A rare, full-bodied expression that will appeal to devoted Macallan followers.

Question 2

Is The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 sweet?

Accepted Answer

The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 has some sweetness (53/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 is a challenging dram with and high ABV (57.2%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 worth the money?

Accepted Answer

The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 costs £4999 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 57.2% ABV, The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012?

Accepted Answer

The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012?

Accepted Answer

Serve The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 similar to Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 and Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Chocolate, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release costs £4995 vs £4999 for The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012.

Question 11

Is The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 similar to Balvenie 30 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012 and Balvenie 30 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Balvenie 30 Year Old costs £3192.95 vs £4999 for The Macallan 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 6697) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2012.

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