The Macallan / 12 Years Old, Fine Oak

The Macallan

12 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0%
REVIEWED Issue 42

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Specifications

Brand: The Macallan
Expression: 12 Years Old, Fine Oak
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 0%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Gavin D. Smith

Nose: Perfume notes that were not in the younger ones. Marzipan. More complex.
Palate: Expansive fruit, oranges and marmalade: notes more typical of a Macallan.
Finish: Longer and sweeter, much more balanced.
Comment: Starting to get there now. The qualitative jump from 10 to 12 is exactly parallel to that in sherried expressions. I'd buy this one!

8.5

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Rounded, some complexity. Fresh malt, hemp rope, burnt grass. Sweetens into toffee, sultana, soft fruits. Hint of smoke, oak and white pepper.
Palate: Mouthfilling. Banana split, milk chocolate and juicy fruits but sufficient crisp oak and malt to balance.
Finish: Medium length. Creamed coconut, popcorn.
Comment: The best balanced of the youngsters. Everything is beginning to fill out. A 'Drink Me' malt!

8.5

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The Macallan Distillery, Easter Elchies, Charlestown of Aberlour, Moray, Speyside, Scotland

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