Released as part of Macallan’s ever-wonderful Sherry Oak range comes this 12 Year Old. It has spent its entire maturation in sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, and is bottled at 40% ABV after its 12 years of ageing. It’s full of all those hallmark dried fruit and marmalade notes we’ve come to know and love from a sherried Macallan.
Crisp and sweet. There are notes of sultanas and fresh apple blossom. There is a defined floral note followed by Sherry hints. Calvados emerges with a tropical fruit note and golden syrup.
Medium-body and quite firm. There are notes of hot pastries and marmalade, sultanas and peels with a developing sweetness from the barley sugar.
Good length with a solid oaked note
Compared to the 10 years old this one does not deliver up to expectations... the 10 year old is much more balanced.
My first entcounter with MacAllan. It is a nice sherried whisky where you can tell that quality casks have been used. Not THAT complex but very enjoyable and educational. Medium length finish. I recommend it.
I bought this for $60 CAD (brought it from the US) For that price I feel its a good product, I've tried many scotches and I can say If you want something that is rich, creamy, and with some sherry notes this is what you need. Its not overly complex, its creamy and sweet. I'd have to say I prefer this to the glendronach 12, Mac 12 has more body and richness. But if you like something more fruity, go for the glendronach 12 Overall this is an excellent product, too bad they don't sell it in Canada anymore, I'd give it a 5 but its overpriced.
I think I avoided this one because it's just so popular. But I bought a 50ml bottle from the local liquor store and it was SO good. Even this small sample bottle comes in a nice box and a glass bottle, and honestly is one of the best drams I've had to date. Super smooth, the oak really comes through, and just the right amount of sherry. One of the few where I feel that the nose, mouth and finish are all relatively consistent. I'll be replacing my glenlivet 12 with this as my daily dram ;-)
spicy, little oaky but smooth honey taste stays in mouth
