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Scotch Whisky Review: Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask

The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask marries Macallan's classic European oak maturation with sweet American oak.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

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A relatively new release in the world of Macallan‘s core range bottles. The Double Cask picks up on some room left by the discontinued Triple Cask range, except this range is fully matured in casks that have held sherry, just from two different wood sources – American and European.


Appearance:
Dark Orange
Nose:
A very typical Macallan nose – toffee, banana, fudge, something a little musty in there – possibly those European oak influences. Nothing sulphur driven which can occur on some classic Macallan bottles, just a sweet, fudge driven nose.
Palate:
Initially very sweet with those lingering notes of toffee, banana and fudge. We then get a lot more from those European oak influences with some herbaceous and savoury style flavours from. But retains a lot of those signature Macallan flavours of sweet and easy dirking things.
Finish:
Not the longest finish you’ll ever experience, but has those gentle sweet notes with hints of those slightly more savoury and spicy things happening around it.
Comments:
It’s a great introduction bottle if you’ve never tried Macallan before. But I’d advise jumping straight in with the Sherry Oak release for a more classic Macallan profile.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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