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The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask

The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask

(0.75l, 40%)


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$68.99
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The Macallan 12 YO Double Cask springs from a very "deep bench."

Founded in 1824, The Macallan is one of the "Big 3" single malts in Scotland. Fortunately, they have achieved this scale without sacrificing quality. A change in UK labeling laws aced them out of their "Speyside" designation. But just because the British Parliament gerrymandered the "official" boundaries doesn’t mean Whisky-lovers have to pay any attention. Their achievements are numerous — including setting the record price ever paid at auction for a single bottle of Scotch. They produce a very broad range of world-class single malt Whiskies that have a huge global following.

The Macallan has been creating single malt Whisky for so long at such a high volume and such a high level that they have what sports teams call a very "deep bench." Their incredible inventory of rare, aging single malt gives them the ability to pinpoint flavors for the refined Whisky palate. The Macallan 12 YO Double Cask is one of these tasty niche experiments. It’s their classic single malt aged a full twelve years in both American Sherry and European Sherry casks — without a Bourbon barrel in sight. The American side brings toffee, vanilla, and ginger notes while the European side brings flavors of sultana, orange zest, and citrus curd.
  • Category
    Scotch
  • Style
    Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Region
    Speyside
  • Country
    United Kingdom, Scotland
  • Alcohol
    40%
  • Distillery
    The Macallan
  • Age
    12 Year Old
  • Maturation
    American Sherry & European Sherry casks

Flavor Spiral™

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orange
marmelade
toffee
dried fruit
vanilla
ginger
cherry
butterscotch
citrus
What does The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask taste like?

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Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Mahogany.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Ginger and dried cherries with vanilla and butterscotch.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Lightly sweet and thick with sultanas, orange marmalade, brittle toffee, and cream.

Finish
Smooth with more dried fruits and vanilla.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask
Shane
Shane,
For the cost of this Scotch and the name I expected much more. I purchased an entire bottle simply based on glowing reviews from YouTube and other publications. This is a perfect example of a spirit that needs to be in a Flaviar tasting box. So here's what's nice... the nose there is some nice sherry and sultanas/raisins and typical oaky vanillas. Midpalate to finish is not smooth at all. There is spice and a lot of it... I suppose you can call it Ginger and citrus with spicy Oak notes. The spirit itself drinks like a bottom shelf bourbon. I guess the bottle is nice looking and the nose is nice. I will be using the rest of the bottle to make cocktails.
Matt
Matt,
Couldn't agree more. Macallan 12 is a scotch that people are afraid to say isn't that good. It rides on its reputation won by the older iterations. There are infinitely better options in that price range. I've always found it to be a simple and boring dram. Every time. Without fail.
James
James,
nice taste. thin feel and not very long lasting.
 
Christopher
Christopher,
Butterscotch and dried fruits with a bit of drier oak. A good scotch comparable to a Glenlivet with more body, but nothing particularly exceptional.
 
SCOTT
SCOTT,
Prefer this over the sherry cask. Still think overpriced.
 
Oskari
Oskari,
Very strong ginger and orange taste, quite like it.
 
Ishaan
Ishaan,
Love the mouth feel on this one. Dances on the tongue. It’s a little thicker than most, which provides a great richness. Butterscotch is definitely very present. Definitely solid for sipping. Not super complex.
 
Chris
Chris,
The Macallan. What's not to like?
 
guest
guest,
Nice dried fruit taste without getting too sweet.
 
Paul
Paul,
Rich, full-bodied, dried fruit, roasted chestnut. Absolutely delicious.
 
guest
guest,
Hint of butterscotch
 
guest
guest,
My first Macallan. Beautiful colour. Nose is nice! Creamy ness in the taste. Want to try more varieties from them now. A little pricey here in Ontario.
 
Angel
Angel,
A bit bland but a good primer for a tasting. At 43% it will do the job. Perhaps if it were finished longer in the sherry cask, I would be more impressed.
 
Adam
Adam,
Incredible single malt, especially for beginners. Very butterscotchy on the nose and palate, some vanilla and honey with hints of cinnamon. Finish is long, with a pleasant burn.
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
Not as good as I was expecting. Very baseline flavor nothing to get excited abbot. A little over priced.
 
Atwell
Atwell,
I really enjoy this bottle of scotch.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Just delicious. Sweet fruit, toffee, butterscotch, and spicy oak. Worth the price. Very satisfying.
 
Rene
Rene,
Overall a good scotch. There’s a lot of sherry to this one. Notes of dried fruit and orange.
 
guest
guest,
Very pleasant orange and vanilla on the nose. Taste has a lot of caramel, toffee initially with some hints of citrus and cherry on the finish. Little dry with oak notes when water added. I tend to like Islay whiskey more but found this quite interesting.
 
Stefan
Stefan,
Not my favourite from the brand but still very good. It was surprisingly strong for sherry cask
 
Eron
Eron,
Both the wife and I like it very much. Not harsh, very smooth.
 
Michael
Michael,
Love the nose - chocolate sweetness. Taste is really good, my favorite non-Islay.
 
Benjamin
Benjamin,
Very smooth and relaxing.
 
Mark
Mark,
Love the smokey flavored tasted! You can feel in right in your nose if you drink it neat. Love it!
 
Andreous
Andreous,
I want to start off by saying I am a BIG Dalmore fan, so I am new to this label. It was not what I was expecting, to the noise from two different style glasses this was very strong. After sitting in the glass a few minuets both softened, but still stronger then what I like. The taste was pleasant but and I got some of the citrus and honey but none of the ginger. Over all I will try it again and see if I come out with a different result.
 
Robert
Robert,
A little too much dried fruit and raise flavor for me
 
Armando
Armando,
Very smooth, with a nice oak flavor. Hint of caramel.
 
Jason
Jason,
Love it
 
Mathew
Mathew,
Just ok. Nothing too special about this one
 
Rian
Rian,
Pretty delicious 2nd bottle....love this stuff
 
Aaron
Aaron,
Very smooth and great to share
 
Darryll
Darryll,
First Mac, a lot smoother than expected
 
Michael
Michael,
Favorite
 
Connor
Connor,
Extremely smooth
 
WESLEY
WESLEY,
This is my favorite 12 year old affordable scotch!
 
Giulio
Giulio,
A classic for any occasion, always a good order when out and about.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Really enjoy. Nothing crazy, my first bottle of whiskey
 
Tom
Tom,
This would be the Scotch that almost any whiskey drinker could enjoy. It's smooth and has a tolerable level of peatiness that is just complex enough to satisfy the pallet if your in the mood for a change from your standard whiskey.
 
guest
guest,
Butterscotch on the nose
 
Ben
Ben,
One of my first Scotch loves
 
Robert
Robert,
Outstanding sipping scotch. Pare with a fine cigar and you wont be disappointed.
 
Justin
Justin,
You just can’t go wrong with the Macallan. Exceedingly smooth, tasteful, and at a reasonable price. Worth a permanent spot on the shelf. The 10 year triple cask is great too and even cheaper if you want to try it out. I think the 12 is worth the extra few bucks, but the 10 is close enough to let you know if you’re going to like the triple/double cask Macallans of any vintage.
 
Vincent
Vincent,
I get the main components; Oak, Vanilla. I also get the Citrus and the Orange Zest, but not the Caramel. My go to Scotch!
 
Michael
Michael,
Not my favorite, but it's good. Sweet and spicy. Taste a little bit of wood, vanilla, citrus and I think the spice is coming from ginger. It's warm, smooth and has a long lingering finish. I tried it neat, with a couple of drops of water and on the rocks. Enjoyed it best on the rocks. I'm going to enjoy the bottle, but probably won't purchase again
 
Israel
Israel,
My first introduction to scotch whiskey. Got for my 30th birthday. Really can't say much about this because I can't compare it to others. Smooth vanilla flavor balances the strong oak profile. There is almost a peat-like aroma, but nothing that lingers. Definitely worth having a bottle around.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Very smooth. Great drinkability.
 
David
David,
Brings me smells of oak and vanilla, Sweet, fruity flavours of toffee, Round finish with fruits and vanilla,
 
Doug
Doug,
Great aroma, subtle finish
 
guest
guest,
Very smooth, almost too smooth. But nice.
 
Matt
Matt,
Sweet. Vanilla and caramel, very smooth and highly drinkable. Doesn't surprise you with complexity or do anything interesting but pleasant enough.
 
Joseph
Joseph,
I could taste the oak and spice in it, a hint of sherry- smooth and definitely easy to drink straight.
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
While I enjoyed the Macallan, it is not my favorite. A little harsh at first but overall not bad. I had high hopes.
 
Freddy
Freddy,
Neat for the first few sips, than ad 2-3 drops of water to release aromas. This is truly a treat to the palate.
 
Jamie
Jamie,
Slightly sweet, spices like ginger and cinnamon, dried fruits, really enjoyable smooth scotch.
 
John
John,
Great intro to a Scotch Whisky! This started me on the path to learn as much as I can about Whisky.
 
guest
guest,
Very enjoyable to sip, I love it in an old fashioned. A good fairly affordable scotch. I took another taste-sized portion after looking at the flavor spiral and taste the vanilla, honey, caramel, spice, and oak.
 
Brian
Brian,
Just picked up a bottle last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it! I prefer mine neat.
 
Roxanne
Roxanne,
Not a fan. I prefer the sweet flavors, this one tastes more of the charred oak.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
such a good scotch. Super smooth with hints of honey that just improve the flavor.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
A very good offering from the Macallan. It has the nice bite that I enjoy but still very smooth.
 
Sean
Sean,
I
 
Charles
Charles,
Nice to share. More bite then expected. Will continue to evaluate
 
Leslie
Leslie,
Balance and smooth, easy to drink
 
Eric
Eric,
My favorite economic Scotch.
 
Charles
Charles,
Great flavor. Mild burn
 
Ellione
Ellione,
Wonderful! Very smooth. Great flavor!
 
Jerry
Jerry,
Loved the taste
 
Josh
Josh,
Easily one of my favorite drams in this price range. The flavors blend in a way were you don't loose the distinctiveness of either, but rather get double the punch. The vanilla gives it a mouthfeel like cream soda, but isn't so sweet to drown out the complexity of the European casks.
 
guest
guest,
Favorite of the 12 years great for a very good scotch if you don’t want to spend extremely high dollar
 
Wayne
Wayne,
creamy vanilla finish
 
Bianca
Bianca,
Very nice, however, I still prefer the original 12 year.
 
Alison
Alison,
I thought the flavor profile fell a little flat. For full disclosure, however, I usually drink stronger profile bourbons and American whiskeys. With that said, it was smooth and drinkable with light notes. It was not a peaty scotch, which I liked, nor was it overly smokey. It kind of reminded me of Jamison. I wouldn't buy it, but I'd drink it.
 
Brad
Brad,
Liked it , a Carmella hint !!!!
 
David
David,
Liked it. Was what I expected.
 
David
David,
It wasn't what I thought it would be. Taste was a tad bit strong, but ok for a 12 year old.
 
A
A,
Nice and smooth with hints of caramel and good body. Would buy again.
 
roy
roy,
One of the nicer scotches sits nice on the palet smooth
 
Lynn
Lynn,
Nicely peated. Nice fruity sherry finish.
 
Shawn
Shawn,
Smooth and tasty
 
Chris
Chris,
Stronger than i thought it would be and not that smooth. good flavors though.
 
Jason
Jason,
Very good but not a smooth as other 12 year olds They have made in the past.
 
guest
guest,
Warm and full at the nose. Berries, vanilla, oak, slight lemon, a little salt. Full mouthfeel, oak, vanilla, pepper and spice. Finishes with vanilla, gentle spice. A nice Highland dram!
 
Marshall
Marshall,
Quite smooth, despite some other reviews. the only tasting note not mentioned by flaviar missed was a bit of chocolate
 
Daniel
Daniel,
It was ok, l like it a little more smooth.
 
CJ
CJ,
A little too fruity and sweet to my liking.
 
Leo
Leo,
Don’t add water! It gets more harsh. Neat is better.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Don't get me wrong, it's a fine whiskey, but I much prefer the "normal" Macallan 12
 
Daniel
Daniel,
I like it. Could use a bit more smooth. I do taste the honey which is long lasting and great tasting once the punch wares off.
 
Charles
Charles,
Slightly spicy but cut nicely by the Sherry. Short lived though.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
This is a very smooth Speyside - perfect for when you don't want the spice of a Talisker or the bite of an Ardbeg. It has a Vanilla and Citrus nose with a hint of caramel. The Sherry slides its way in after. Can't go wrong for the price too!
 
Guy
Guy,
This is very tasty single malt with hints of vanilla, caramel and full body but surprisingly smooth. I love it!
 
Gregory
Gregory,
Very smooth start with a clean finish. This is now one of my favorite single malt scotch's.
 
Dominic
Dominic,
Wow. A sensational blend of tastes.
 
Will
Will,
Love it!!
 
Richard
Richard,
Different but I like it for the price
 
Lynn
Lynn,
Very nice start. The finish very surprisingly different. Pleasant.
 
John
John,
Nice, incredibly smooth. Vanilla and nutmeg, pine resin nose. Spices on pallet, long sweet finish.
 
Kyle
Kyle,
The double cask gives it a touch of a bourbon flavor, and takes any edge off. There's little edge on a 12 year Macallan though!
 
Brian
Brian,
By far, my favorite scotch. Powerful, yet smooth and unique
 
Abhi
Abhi,
Better than other 12's
 
Gregory
Gregory,
How about a set for Japanese Whiskey's set of 5 or 6.
 
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