The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask - Year of the Ox 2021
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Description
- The Macallan's Year of the Ox release presents the classic Double Cask profile: naturally coloured, matured in Oloroso sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks for 12 years. This combination yields rich honey, subtle dried fruit, and layers of warming spice characteristic of the distillery's Speyside elegance. The texture is silky and approachable, with a balanced finish that never tips toward excessive sweetness. A celebration-worthy bottle, particularly for those marking Lunar New Year.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask - Year of the Ox 2021 is a 12-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and light oak 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 Year of the Ox release presents the classic Double Cask profile: naturally coloured, matured in Oloroso sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks for 12 years. This combination yields rich honey, subtle dried fruit, and layers of warming spice characteristic of the distillery's Speyside elegance. The texture is silky and approachable, with a balanced finish that never tips toward excessive sweetness. A celebration-worthy bottle, particularly for those marking Lunar New Year.
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