Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 40%

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It may be hard to imagine today, but for much of the 20th century, Macallan was primarily a constituent malt in blends. It was not until the 1980s downturn in the market that the distillery decided to focus on its single malt brand. Fortuitously, this coincided with the crest of a wave of enthusiasm for the high-quality releases that the distillery had licensed to Campbell, Hope & King, and Gordon & MacPhail in the 1960s and 1970s. These remain some of the most collectibles on the market. While global single malt sales volume is still led by Speyside neighbors, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry is easily the most sought after. So much so in fact, that they had to open a brand new distillery in 2018, a subterranean architectural masterpiece within the Easter Elchies estate, boasting 36 copper pot stills. Top-notch Macallan Whiskey Collections. Quality Macallan Whisky Online.

When Macallan assumed the responsibility for their own bottlings from Campbell, Hope & King in 1980, they inherited both an 8 and 12-year-old age-statement release, quickly adding a new 10-year-old into the mix as well. The 12-year old however was the firm favorite and is the only of the three still in production today. Perfect Macallan Collection Dublin, Different Macallan Online Ireland, Top-notch Macallan Whiskey Collections. Quality Macallan Whisky Online.

This release became known as the Sherry Oak Cask expression in 2018, in order to streamline the distillery output which also included the Double Cask and Triple Cask range.

• Tasting Notes by The Whisky Exchange

  • Nose

    Vanilla with hints of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness, and wood smoke.

  • Palate

    Sweet raisins, plums and prunes, rich sherry, dark barrel char, and soft spice.

  • Finish

    Sweet toffee, dried fruit, and lingering spice.