Whisky Macallan 12Yo Double Cask - 70cl

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Format: 70 cl

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Producer Macallan
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of vanilla, honey, dried fruit
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask American and European oak barrel
Aging 12 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Macallan 12Yo Double Cask Whisky is a refined and complex specimen, enchanting whisky lovers around the world thanks to its dual maturation in American and European oak barrels previously used for sherry. This particular process gives the whisky an extraordinary depth of aromas and flavors, which harmoniously balance each other.

In its 12-year expression, the Double Cask by Macallan presents itself with an amber-gold color, which anticipates the richness of the olfactory sensations that unfold on the nose. Notes of citrus, caramel, and a light hint of ginger intertwine with touches of ripe fruit and sweet spices, creating a seductive and complex aromatic bouquet.

On the palate, the Macallan 12Yo Double Cask reveals its velvety and full structure. Flavors of dried fruit, such as raisins and figs, dominate, enriched by nuances of vanilla, cinnamon, and milk chocolate. The taste experience is further intensified by the presence of honey and hazelnut, which blend into a long and warmly persistent finish, with a slight aftertaste of toasted oak.

This whisky is not only an excellent example of Macallan's craftsmanship but also an ideal choice for connoisseurs looking for a spirit capable of offering a rich and layered tasting experience. Ideal to be savored neat to fully appreciate its complexity, the Macallan 12Yo Double Cask can also be accompanied by a small piece of dark chocolate, which enhances its sweeter and spicier notes.
Distillery

The Macallan

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of The Macallan.

The Macallan is a renowned Scottish producer of single malt whisky based at the Easter Elchies Estate in Craigellachie (Speyside). The brand is known for its emphasis on maturation in oak casks—particularly sherry‑seasoned casks—and for the use of its characteristic small copper pot stills.
Single Malt Scotch whisky Speyside whisky Whisky matured in sherry casks Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks
Country Scotland
Region Speyside
Founded 1824

Distillation

Small copper pot stills ('Curiously Small Stills') built by Forsyths; traditional new‑make production process for single malt (use of copper pot stills).

Ageing

Maturation in oak casks with heavy use of sherry‑seasoned casks (Jerez, often Oloroso); combined use of European and American oak and of ex‑bourbon casks. Many casks are seasoned with Oloroso in Jerez before arriving in Scotland.

Raw materials

barley malt water

Representative products

12 Years Triple Cask Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Double Cask (Double Cask 12 Years Old) 12 Years Sherry Oak Cask 25 Years Sherry Oak Cask (e.g. 2024 release) 30 Years Double Cask / Sherry Oak (e.g. 2024 releases) The Macallan M (2023/2024 releases) Classic Cut (e.g. 2023) Harmony Amber Meadow A Night On Earth (2024)

Official Awards

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