The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Chocolate, Old Wood
- Description
- The Macallan's 12-year-old Triple Cask matured in a combination of European and American sherry casks alongside American bourbon barrels, creating a layered profile that balances rich sherry influence with oak complexity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition is a 12-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Macallan's 12-year-old Triple Cask matured in a combination of European and American sherry casks alongside American bourbon barrels, creating a layered profile that balances rich sherry influence with oak complexity.
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