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The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old

Scotch Single Malt Speyside
Age
12 years
ABV
43%
Introduced
2016
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

The shape of The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Warm honey gold; lighter than the Sherry Oak 12 with bright, inviting appearance
Nose
Honey, vanilla, and citrus freshness from American oak. Dried fruit and toffee from sherry influence. Lighter and more approachable than Sherry Oak — fresh apple, caramel, and gentle oak
Palate
Smooth and well-balanced. Honey, vanilla, caramel, and toffee apple. Subtle dried fruit (raisin, sultana), citrus zest, and gentle oak spice. Lighter sherry influence than Sherry Oak range, more accessible. Medium body with creamy mouthfeel
Finish
Medium-length finish. Honey and vanilla linger with gentle oak dryness and subtle dried fruit. Clean and approachable, ending with warm caramel

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • Sherry seasoned American oak casks and sherry seasoned European oak casks

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