The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £74.99
- Community rating
- 4.05 / 5 (64 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask blends American and European sherry oak—heavier on American oak than its Sherry Oak sibling—to deliver a Speyside single malt balanced between honey, spice, and dried fruit.
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The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask is a 12-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Holds a 4.0/5 community rating. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, dried fruit, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask blends American and European sherry oak—heavier on American oak than its Sherry Oak sibling—to deliver a Speyside single malt balanced between honey, spice, and dried fruit.
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