THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak
THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is a classic Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, matured for a minimum of 12 years in predominantly sherry seasoned European oak casks on The Macallan Estate in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. Revered as the benchmark expression of the Sherry Oak Collection, it showcases the depth and richness that sherry seasoned European oak brings to The Macallan’s robust, fruity new make spirit.
In the glass, Sherry Oak 12 Years Old displays a rich gold, entirely natural colour, derived solely from its time in oak. On the nose, it offers dried fruit, candied citrus peel and oak, with lifted notes of ginger and nutmeg. The palate follows with raisins and sultanas in ginger syrup, gradually giving way to sweet cinnamon spice and a hint of vanilla. The finish is long, with oak and warming ginger, underpinned by oak spice and subtle sherry sweetness.
The Sherry Oak Collection is defined by the influence of sherry seasoned European oak casks, filled with sherry wine in Spanish bodegas before being emptied and shipped to Speyside. Over years of maturation, these casks impart succulent dried fruits, sweet spices, oak spice and ginger, while delivering the natural colour for which The Macallan is renowned. This careful cask sourcing and seasoning is central to the rich, complex character of THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak.
Bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml format, this expression is part of The Macallan’s core range and is widely available through specialist whisky retailers, duty-free and premium outlets worldwide, including Asia hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
It is a popular choice for sipping neat, gifting, and collecting among enthusiasts who appreciate classic sherry-cask-matured single malt.
Q: What is THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak?
A: THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky matured for at least 12 years in predominantly sherry seasoned European oak casks, known for its rich gold colour and flavours of dried fruits, ginger and oak spice.
Q: How does THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak taste?
A: It offers aromas of dried fruit, candied citrus peel, oak, ginger and nutmeg, with a palate of raisins, sultanas and ginger syrup, moving into sweet cinnamon spice and a hint of vanilla, and a long finish with oak and warming ginger.
Q: What casks are used for THE MACALLAN Sherry Oak 12 Years Old?
A: The whisky is matured in sherry seasoned European oak casks, which have previously held sherry wine in Spanish bodegas before being emptied and shipped to The Macallan Estate in Speyside, where they are filled with new make spirit.
Q: What is the ABV and bottle size of THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak?
A: It is typically bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml (70cl) bottle in many markets.
Q: How is THE MACALLAN 12 Year Old Sherry Oak different from Double Cask 12?
A: Sherry Oak 12 is matured exclusively or predominantly in sherry seasoned European oak casks, emphasising dried fruits, ginger and oak spice, while Double Cask 12 combines American and European sherry seasoned oak for a sweeter vanilla and fresh fruit profile alongside soft spice.
