Interesting fact… The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak whisky spells its name whisky as it originates in Scotland. Had it been produced in America its name would be The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak whiskey, instead of whisky.
The nose is quite crisp and sweet. There are notes of sultanas and fresh apple blossom. There is a defined floral note with a beautiful sherry, calvados emerges with a tropical fruit note and golden syrup. The palate is of medium-body and quite firm. There are notes of hot pastries and marmalade, sultanas and peels with a developing sweetness from the barley sugar. The finish is of good length with a solid oaked note. ...more
The Master of Malt
Over rated
Doesnt deserve its global popularity. Unpleasant sulfur notes are prominent. Low scores in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible reflect the poor quality of this product.
A Classic from Speyside.
This is a superbly balanced malt. If the above reviewer cannot spell sulphur then how can he hope to taste it!
Don't know about this one....
Can tell you the Macallan 12 Fine Oak is brilliant, shameful if this one is sulfered but maybe that was just the 2009-2010 bottlings...here's hoping
To follow me for many years on
It is fantastic in the sherry class. One of the five best. This Macallan deliver the very most to me. /MN in Sweden.
Zoo Keeper
Competitor adverse opinion is a shinning star
Been my favroite for years
It is the best in class , always been the same "Great"
A good sherried drum
I hate suphured whiskies (unfortunately I have some), but I really like this one. Maybe there is a very-very little hint, but it's way below the line. By the way: sulphur in UK, sulfur in US (see wikipedia) :) From Hungary
Never mind the Macallan ...
I've not even opened my bottle of 12 y/o Macallan yet, but I wanted to comment on the absolutely superb quality of the packaging used to protect my first order on its journey from Master of Malt's cellars. Having worked in the packaging industry for 38 years, I've never before come across the inflatable sleeve protecting the precious amber nectar. Brilliant! Thank you - with that, and your keen pricing, you've guaranteed my repeat business!