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
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Excellent sherry, Balanced and simple taste, sweet honey, long finish.
I like this whiskey. The description is pretty accurate, but what it doesn't mention is the sulfur. Initially rather smooth but full, a touch of sweetness, almost fruitiness, to it. A solid oak finish, I really want to love this Scotch, I do. The ultimate downfall is the sulfur. It's just a touch too much for my liking, to the point that it kills what would otherwise be a fantastic array of flavors. My nose isn't the best, so the sulfur isn't too much of a problem there, but it kills the taste. Good, but losing that would make it much better. I'll finish the bottle, sure, but I'm not overly impressed.
...too pricey. Mac12 saw a 15% price increase over past couple months where I'm from.
Macallan 18 is US$230. To $235. And can buy the 12 at Total Wine in Phoenix for US$42.00. I would buy and drink the 12 even if the prices were reversed. I'm one of those heathens that can't pick up the many smells and tastes but I'm working on that and even without them, I really enjoy a taste of this Whiskey. Also really like the Sienna but have to pay close to $200.00 for 750 ml in Canada so the 12 wins.
Just like it says above, crisp and sweet and not too complex as I'm sure the older ones would be. Notes of salt and bitterness but followed by a sweet note after about 2-3 minutes into the drink. Floral notes pop out and flavor is very nice. Not heavy like the Scotch's from Islay of course. The sherry casks greatly add to the characteristics of the flavor. Only picked up a little 50mL and when the time comes to buy the 750mL I will not hesitate. Can't wait to enjoy this again. PS, this is coming from a 21 year old who truly enjoys this. My first but not last Macallan!
