The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old is 100% Sherry-seasoned and 100%
natural color but unique in the unmistakable prominence of its American oak
style.
The Macallan brings new oak from America across thousands of miles to Spain,
where casks are crafted and Sherry-seasoned before traveling to the distillery in
Speyside, where they are filled and matured for at least 12 years. These whiskies
are then harmoniously united with those aged in exceptional Sherry-seasoned
European oak casks. The delicate flavor of American oak – vanilla, citrus and
light oak – rises in prominence as the traditional Macallan European oak
character of dried fruit and wood spice affords a familiar backdrop.
The result is a fresh and approachable style of Macallan, rich in flavor, honeyed
and indulgent, with a fantastic viscous mouth feel. Suitable for all occasions,
Double Cask 12 Years Old will appeal to existing and new Macallan drinkers
alike, also serving as the perfect complement to its slightly more robust
counterpart, the Sherry Oak 12 Years Old.