The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Whisky

Nice drop of Malt.
Great service.
Many thanks
Denis

A lovely dram. Perhaps a touch too sweet on my palate, but that’s quite subjective. Subversively smooth and delicious caramel notes.

A superb whisky which, whilst not quite matching the old school bottlings to be had in the 80’s and 90’s, continues a fine tradition of sherry cask maturation from one of the greatest distilleries fed by the River Spey.

I must admit when I first popped the cork on this one I was not blown away. The nose is wonderful , however the palate always left me underwhelmed..

Roll on 12 months and this has been sat on the shelf approx. 2/3rds full and the taste has somewhat changed since I last sampled it.
Plenty of vanilla, sherried dried fruits on hand but unfortunately no smoke (I have been on Ardbeg so may have dumbed down my palate).

Still an overall delicate whisky as opposed to others on the market and would only buy again at a discounted price. For over £70 I would prefer to buy an Ancoc 18 or Glendronach 15. I think I paid about £50 but still think there are much more interesting and complex drams out There..

One of the best 12yo I've had. Smooth and delicious. Highly recommended.

Disappointed with the taste

I found the flavours much less subtle than I expect from a Macallan, especially a 12. Alcohol and calvados dominate from start to end and ruin any of the sherry/fruits finish. If it was half the price I’d still be disappointed.

The best whisky
Sven-Erik Sweden

mac 12 has been my fav over 15 years, they changed, no sherry or vanilla, NOY WORTH BUYING

Excellent caramel with a beautiful texture the longer it sits on the palate.