The Macallan 12 Year Old Gran Reserva
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.6%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £761.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Vanilla
- Description
- Matured exclusively in sherry casks, this 12-year-old Macallan Gran Reserva from the Asian market release delivers the distillery's signature decadent profile: dried fruit, dark chocolate, and warm oak spice. A prized example of Macallan's heritage expression.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Macallan 12 Year Old Gran Reserva is a 12-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Scotland), bottled at 45.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Matured exclusively in sherry casks, this 12-year-old Macallan Gran Reserva from the Asian market release delivers the distillery's signature decadent profile: dried fruit, dark chocolate, and warm oak spice. A prized example of Macallan's heritage expression.
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