We’ve dabbled with opinions of varied Macallan releases each excessive and low, however one of the vital generally out there bottlings has eluded these pages for greater than 15 years: Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 12 Years Previous.
This mainline expression couldn’t be extra easy, spending 12 years maturing absolutely in Spanish sherry casks earlier than bottling. No tips or finishes right here. In some ways, it’s the purest essence of the sherry-obsessed Macallan.
On the nostril, the whisky presents as nutty and barely earthy, even mushroomy at occasions. There’s a playful floral factor right here, extra potpourri combined with light perfumed notes, the total expertise fading into notes of coconut and a contact of leathery malt. Balanced — however much less blantantly citrus-forward sherry than anticipated.
The palate continues the nutty — and barely beefy — theme, whereas sweetening issues up only a bit. Approachable and absolutely quaffable in its enduring gentleness, flavors run from sesame and coconut husk to marzipan and, finally, a squeeze of orange peel. Fairly malty, with an fringe of oak all through, the end has only a contact of tannin however by no means feels stodgy or musty.
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86 proof.
A- / $85 [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
The Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 12 Years Previous
$85
