Macallan 12 Year is part of the Triple Cask Series, a series of single malt whiskies made using a triple combination of European oak and American Sherry oak and old bourbon American oak barrels. This combination give us a soft and delicate character, full of citrus, vanilla and fresh oak. This single malt shows us the spirit and the exceptional commitment to the mastery of wood that has made Macallan famous since its creation in 1824.
Nose : Complex, with notes of vanilla, melon and lemon zest.
Palate :Balanced with lemony citrus, vanilla and lightly toasted oak and nutmeg.
Finish : It lingers on melon, papaya, fresh oak and oak spices.
The Macallan Distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and schoolteacher, on a plateau above the River Spey in Speyside, North East Scotland. The original name of this area until 1400, was "Maghellan", taken from the Gallic word "magh" meaning fertile land and "Ellan" from the monk St. Macallan Estae. Farmers have been making whiskies on Speyside farms in this region for centuries, using the surplus barley during the quieter winter months. Today The Macallan's reputation is based on a product of exceptional quality and distinctiveness, founded with a set of guiding principles : place, people and passion. For each edition, the quality of the whisky largely depends on the oak barrels in which it is matured. This distillery carefully selects the best spirit from the stills. Only 16% is kept, creating a rich and concentrated distillate, making it one of the best in the industry.
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Macallan 12 Year is part of the Triple Cask Series, a series of single malt whiskies made using a triple combination of European oak and American Sherry oak and old bourbon American oak barrels. This combination give us a soft and delicate character, full of citrus, vanilla and fresh oak. This single malt shows us the spirit and the exceptional commitment to the mastery of wood that has made Macallan famous since its creation in 1824.
