The Macallan 12 Years Double Cask Speyside Scotch Whisky 40%

Origin: Speyside, Craigellachie, Moray, Scotland

Raw materials: Malted barley

Color: Intense golden amber (“Harvest Sun”), natural with no added coloring

Aroma: Sweet and complex, with notes of toffee, banana, fudge, candied orange, honey, vanilla, and warm spices, enriched by accents of toasted wood and herbs

Taste: Initially sweet with hints of honey, caramel, vanilla, apple, and orange zest; evolving into dried fruits, spices (nutmeg, cardamom), and a slightly bitter finish with elegant tannins

Alcohol content: 40% Serving temperature: 8–12° C Pairings: Excellent with aged cheeses, toasted nuts, prosciutto, caramel desserts or crème brûlée, celery with hummus, and dried fruits

Terroir: Located in the Spey River region, The Macallan benefits from an ideal microclimate, with pure water and high-quality barley grown in fertile soils on a rise known as “Magh Allan”

Serving temperature: 8–12 °C

Pairings: Aged cheeses, toasted nuts, prosciutto, caramel desserts or crème brûlée; also excellent with dried fruits or small honey-based appetizers.

Distillation: Crafted in traditional copper stills at The Macallan distillery, with aging for 12 years in American and European oak casks seasoned with sherry from Jerez, which confer a balance between sweetness and structure

Description: The Macallan 12 Years Double Cask is a sophisticated and elegant single malt Scotch whisky, the result of a double maturation in American and European ex-sherry oak casks. It expresses sweetness, complexity, and refinement in every sip, representing an excellent introduction to the Macallan style. Its flavor profile makes it ideal for moments of meditation or sophisticated gastronomic pairings.

Classification: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Type: Scotch Whisky (Speyside)

Allergens: Contains naturally occurring trace sulfites derived from the use of ex-sherry casks

Awards and scores: The Macallan 12 Years Old Double Cask received a score of 92/100 from Wine Enthusiast, which defined it as “excellent” and highly recommended. Other tasting panels, such as Film & Whiskey, have also rated it positively with 37.75/50, considering it well above average and worth purchasing.

Philosophy: Integrated production

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