Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask Whisky

The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is a classic Speyside single malt matured exclusively in hand-picked, sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez. Revered for richness and finesse, it layers dried fruits, oak spice and warming ginger over Macallan’s silky house style. Elegant, collectible and endlessly giftable, this is sherried whisky craftsmanship at its most refined.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromatic and complex on the nose with dried fruit, candied citrus peel, oak, ginger and nutmeg. The palate is smooth and balanced, unfolding raisins, sultanas and ginger syrup with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. The finish is long, warming and refined, with lingering oak and gentle spice.

Key Details

• Producer: The Macallan
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Sherry Oak Cask
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 700ml
• Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, or over a large ice cube

Cocktail Pairings

Old Fashioned (orange oils & aromatic bitters); Rob Roy (sweet vermouth & bitters); Rusty Nail (with Drambuie); Whisky Sour (classic or New York style); Macallan Highball (soda or tonic for a zesty, elegant serve).

Craftsmanship & Story

Since 1824 The Macallan has championed the marriage of spirit and wood. For Sherry Oak 12, only sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, crafted and seasoned in Jerez to exacting specifications, are used. These casks impart the whisky’s natural rich-gold colour and signature notes of dried fruit, oak spice and warming ginger.

Special Features

Matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned casks (no bourbon influence) for depth and complexity; natural colour derived solely from oak; hallmark Macallan silkiness balanced by lively spice—an iconic introduction to sherried single malt.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated worldwide for its refined sherried style and impeccable balance:

• Gold & Best in Class – International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Double Gold – SIP Awards
• Gold (95 pts) – International Review of Spirits
• 93/100 – Wine Enthusiast
• 93/100 – Falstaff
• 89/100 – Whisky Advocate

A benchmark for sherried Speyside—widely awarded for consistency, craftsmanship and luxurious flavour.

Food Pairings

Superb with Iberico ham or aged Manchego; roast duck with cherry glaze; spiced nuts; and dark chocolate with orange peel. Sticky toffee pudding or a cinnamon-apple tart echo its dried-fruit richness and gentle oak spice.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Iconic, beautifully presented and instantly recognisable—an impeccable gift for milestones, corporate occasions and discerning collectors, as well as a luxurious companion for slow, contemplative sipping.

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