• Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Speyside
  • Distillery The Macallan
  • Age 12 Year Old
  • Distillation date 1988
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Bottling date 2000
  • Alcohol 43%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • oak
  • sherry
  • woody
  • spicy
  • sweet
  • dark honey
  • sweet vanilla
  • caramel
  • smoky

The Macallan

12 Year Old 1988 (0.5l, 43%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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There are few things more exciting or delicious than discovering a new bottle of Scotch to add to your collection.

One thing is for sure, expanding your Spirits universe with The Macallan 12 Year Old 1988 is a fun way to enjoy yourself.

It is adored for its flavor profile. Oak, Sherry, Woody, and Spicy are the most prominent flavors in this 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just like every other Scotch. This bottle delivers true taste bound for Spirits connoisseurs. Seeking adventure in your glass? Look no further.

It is carefully distilled by The Macallan in Speyside, Scotland and bottled at 43%. The result is well-rounded Single Malt Scotch Whisky meant to be enjoyed by Spirits enthusiasts and novices alike.

Go beyond your standard choice and see for yourself. You can always discover more flavors with a vast selection of bottles from all over the world.

  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Speyside
  • Distillery The Macallan
  • Age 12 Year Old
  • Distillation date 1988
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Bottling date 2000
  • Alcohol 43%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
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  • oak
  • sherry
  • woody
  • spicy
  • sweet
  • dark honey
  • sweet vanilla
  • caramel
  • smoky
The Macallan 12 Year Old 1988
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Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Macallan is a popular choice among the younger Whisky drinking crowd and they do a lot of marketing activities to keep in touch with them. In 2016, they created a Facebook chatbot that answered questions about the brand and its Whiskies.
Beer and malt Whisky seem to have quite a bit in common. Both drinks begin with malted barley, which deliver the enzymes and sugars needed for fermentation when steeped in hot water. The two go their separate ways at the wash stage, where they're fermented or aged to become the adult beverages you know and love.
Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Macallan is a popular choice among the younger Whisky drinking crowd and they do a lot of marketing activities to keep in touch with them. In 2016, they created a Facebook chatbot that answered questions about the brand and its Whiskies.
Beer and malt Whisky seem to have quite a bit in common. Both drinks begin with malted barley, which deliver the enzymes and sugars needed for fermentation when steeped in hot water. The two go their separate ways at the wash stage, where they're fermented or aged to become the adult beverages you know and love.
Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
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