The Macallan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Macallan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Twelve years in sherry-seasoned European oak sets the tone here, and at 86 proof (43% ABV) the whisky drinks easily without giving up any of its richness. Dried fruit leads, dark and slightly sticky, with orange peel brightening the edges. Ginger and cinnamon warm the back of the palate, and a soft vanilla sweetness settles underneath.
The finish leans toward polished oak, dry and clean rather than heavy, which keeps the whole thing from tipping into dessert territory. It is a Speyside single malt with real depth but no demands attached: no ritual required, no long wait for it to open up in the glass.
The 1.75 L bottle is the practical choice for a whisky poured often rather than saved for occasions. Neat is the honest way to drink it, though a single cube softens the spice a touch on a warm evening.
Product details
- Bottle Size
- 1.75L
- Proof
- 86
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Speyside
- Age
- 12 Years
- Finish
- Sherry-seasoned European oak casks
- Tasting Notes
- Dried fruit, ginger, orange, cinnamon, vanilla and polished oak
- UPC:
- 8723610061