The MACALLAN 12 Year Old Double Cask
The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky matured for a minimum of 12 years in a perfectly judged combination of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks. Seasoned with sherry wine in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, these casks create a style that balances classic Macallan richness with an approachable sweetness and gentle spice.
In the glass, Double Cask 12 Years Old showcases The Macallan’s entirely natural colour, drawn solely from its casks. On the nose, it opens with fudge, candied orange and lemon, layered with vanilla and soft spice. The palate follows with milk chocolate raisins and creamy toffee, balanced by orange peel and gentle baking spice. The finish is medium in length, with elegant sweet oak and soft, warming spice.
The Double Cask Collection celebrates the harmony between American oak (bringing vanilla, honeyed sweetness and fresh fruits) and European oak (adding soft spices and dried fruits). Increasing in complexity with age, the range sits stylistically between The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection and the Colour Collection, with the 12 Year Old expression offering a smooth, creamy introduction to the series for discerning whisky drinkers in Malaysia, Singapore and across Asia.
Q: What is The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask?
A: The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky matured for at least 12 years in a combination of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, designed to balance classic Macallan richness with added vanilla sweetness and gentle spice.
Q: How does The Macallan Double Cask 12 taste?
A: It offers aromas of fudge, candied orange, lemon, vanilla and soft spice, followed by flavours of milk chocolate raisins and creamy toffee on the palate, balanced with orange peel and gentle spice, and a medium finish with sweet oak.
Q: What casks are used for The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask?
A: The whisky is matured in sherry seasoned American oak casks (bringing vanilla, honeyed sweetness and fresh fruits) and sherry seasoned European oak casks (adding soft spices and dried fruit notes), all seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
Q: What is the alcohol content of Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old?
A: The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask is typically bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml format (local availability may vary by market).
Q: How should I enjoy The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask?
A: It is best enjoyed neat, with a few drops of water, or over a single large ice cube to open up its fudge, citrus and soft spice notes. It is well suited for slow sipping, celebrations and premium gifting for adults of legal drinking age.
