Name: The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year Old
Color: Gold Amber
Nose: Dried fruit, sherry, light wood
Taste: Citrus, sherry, marzipan
Review:
Macallan Double Cask may sound like it is a cask strength whisky from the word “Double” in the title but what it means is that two barrels where used for this scotch. Macallan has matured this whisky in New American Oak barrels that are shipped to Spain for use in Sherry. After the barrels are finished serving in the Sherry production they are then sent to the distillery in the Highlands of Scotland, filled with whisky, and left to mature for 12 years.
The Double Cask is a sweet whisky with a medium bodied and has a smooth finish. In comparison, it is a bit sweeter with less wood than The Macallan 12 Year Old.
I will say this; I like this scotch more than several of Macallan’s other whiskeys, BUT it can be too sweet after a couple of drams. I find it can be similar to some Bourbons where once the bottle is open it goes down like spring water. Just a heads up!
This is a great Scotch for people that like a sweeter taste in their whisky, if you are more of a Bourbon person, or want to enjoy Scotch outside in the warm weather.
Very well priced around $60.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
