Macallan 12 year old Double Cask

Profile: The Macallan 12 year old Double Cask at a Glance

• Macallan 12 year old Double Cask - The gentleman in a lumberjack shirt
• Mature in former sherry casks made from American and European oak
• Smooth and balanced in taste, with a fine oak spice
• Classic Speyside style - elegant and approachable

Portrait: What makes the Macallan 12 year old Double Cask special.

Imagine an elegant Scottish gentleman - tailored suit, pocket square, spotless shoes. Now give him a checked lumberjack shirt, an axe over his shoulder, and sit him in a leather armchair in front of a crackling fire: Voilà, you have the Macallan 12 year old Double Cask.

This whisky comes from the picturesque Scottish Speyside, a region of Scotland that's home to so many distilleries that even the postman carries a flask. The Macallan distillery itself was founded in 1824 - a time when the selfie was still known as "portrait painting." Since then, Macallan has evolved from a small farm distillery to one of the most luxurious brands in the whisky world. If whisky were king, Macallan would wear a tiara - made of American white oak and European oak, of course.

The "Double Cask" is essentially the international exchange program among whiskies: American and European oak casks work harmoniously together, like a cultural exchange between Texas and Toledo. The result is a whisky that combines style and substance - like a Highlander quoting Shakespeare.

Whether you're a longtime whisky lover or simply looking for something that looks like "I know what I'm doing" on your shelf, the Macallan 12 year old Double Cask is the perfect bottle for you. Open it carefully, enjoy it with dignity - and tell everyone you bought it purely for historical interest.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Macallan 12 year old Double Cask tastes like

• Nose: smooth and inviting, with a warm sweetness of honey and vanilla - ripe apples and dried fruits (especially raisins and sultanas) blend with delicate notes of toffee and butterscotch. A hint of oak in the background, accompanied by gentle spice - nutmeg, a touch of cinnamon, and a very light orange
• Palate: Soft and round on the tongue, with a distinctly sweet opening - caramel, vanilla, and a hint of crème brûlée meet dried fruits and oak spice. The balance between the sweetness of the American oak and the depth of the European barrels is well achieved - neither too heavy nor too light. Over time, gentle wood notes develop, light citrus freshness, and a hint of spice reminiscent of gingerbread spice
• Finish: Medium to long, pleasantly warming - caramel and oak linger the longest, accompanied by a dry note reminiscent of cocoa or slightly bitter black tea. At the end, a gentle, woody sweetness remains, inviting the next sip