Capacity: 700ml
Alcohol Content: 40%
One of the Sherry Oak series, The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old, is a selection of various single malt whiskies mainly matured in carefully selected Jerez sherry oak casks, offering a rich and complex flavor profile. This 12-year-old expression features intense woody aromas and dried fruit notes, presenting a natural deep golden color.
Color: Deep golden.
Aroma: Complex layers with hints of vanilla.
Taste: Smooth and moderate, blending fruity, oaky, and spicy notes.
Finish: Lingering sweet dried fruit, oak, and spice notes.
Rich. Spicy. Dried fruit flavors.
A rich and full-bodied "new make" with intense fruitiness and a matured body, transformed into a classic single malt whisky after maturing in Oloroso sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. After being casked, the gradually matured new make rests for 12 years in the same casks, resulting in this rich and flavorful whisky filled with spice and dried fruit aromas, displaying a natural deep golden color.
Exceptional taste, matured in oak casks.
Every Macallan single malt whisky showcases The Macallan's unparalleled commitment to craftsmanship in cooperage and distillation since its establishment in 1824. This dedication drives us to strive for excellence, surpass mediocrity, and create exceptional single malt whiskies.
The Macallan firmly upholds the essence of using sherry casks for The Macallan single malt whiskies, and our reputation for pursuing excellence is a testament to the outstanding quality of casks used to craft whiskies. These carefully selected casks undergo stringent selection, crafting, toasting, and seasoning by The Macallan's Master of Wood, meeting the exceptionally high standards set by The Macallan's Master Distiller and team.
After casking, the maturing spirits will rest for a specific number of years in the same casks to achieve the desired flavors for specific Macallan expressions. The essence of The Macallan single malt whiskies lies in their exceptional quality, natural color, unique aromas, and flavors, all of which are greatly contributed by these oak casks.
