The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask

I had Macallan years ago but stayed avay because so many said its gone down on its craft. Finally had the double cask 12 and its sad to see a great whisky distiller going after profits not legacy.... This not bad but my god is the price ridiculous!! If half the price then okey whisky. Gonna stick to those who still take pride in their products. Lots of vanilla and citrus on the nose and palate. Very short finish, and watery.

18th July 2022

Awesome. That’s all

24th May 2022

You Like What You Like.
to all the haters that say this is an awful whisky, that is your opinion and you are welcome to it.
Newcomers do not dismayed from trying based on others opinions. Try it for yourself.

I for one like this whisky. It is easy to drink neat or with a few drops of spring water. It is not overly aggressive, nor is it meek and lacking character.

I would frame it as a very good single malt. The price point is accurate for what it offers.

9th February 2022

Sharp bitter taste. Nothing fruity about it. No body at all. Will not buy again.

28th December 2021

I bought the 12 yr old sherry oak. Personally I thought my chest was going to burst into flames after my first sip.

28th January 2021

Do you know, I do business with most of the whisky producers in Scotland and pretty much all whiskeys bottled in Scotland are filled , using my filling tubes.
This, is quite frankly, a particularly disappointing so called Malt.
I’ve really really tried to find its merits, but, in the final analysis , it drinks, as one previous correspondent articulated , it really drinks like a blended whiskey.
In fact, if you look at the CV of the chap who owns it, it rather places the whole issue into perspective.
If you really want to enjoy a thoroughly good malt, may I suggest Springbank.

5th December 2020

Cinnamon..raisin...oak...coffee...gingerbread...malt...sweetness..some grass...almond...hey, just telling it like I experience it.

25th November 2020

There is nothing wrong with this. It is quite light, with a shortish finish, but the house-style is there. As a 12 yo, you could do worse. And of course, better. I suspect those casks had been filled multiple times before they were put to work on the whisky I bought. The only real problem is that The Macallan are trying to be a "Premium", designer brand of whisky.
They are not.
As they desperately try to recoup their multimillion pound investment in the shortest possible time, they are charging much more for an inferior product.
The Scottish Government HAS TO STEP IN and rescue this national treasure for future generations.

20th August 2020

Just purchased this, my first Macallan in 20 years... The last 2 I had were a 10 and 18, both grand. This is light and wishy-washy. Them flavours are there, but they last no time at all, there’s just no body at all. If you’re new to whisky (or not), buy something more enjoyable, like a Glen Morangie or a Glen Scotia. In fact, Monkey Shoulder is better than this. Pure example of trading off a respected name. But respect only goes so far. I won’t buy “The” Macallan for another 20 years. At least.

25th July 2020

lovely creamy honey in mouth and spices in the finish here... american oak is prevalent i think..a little sherry too in there but well disguised as dried fruit. spicier than the sherry cask, and in my opinion not quite as good for my tastes.
still. its a nice drop.
struth

27th June 2020