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Macallan, 12 Years Sherry Oak NV
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Description
Macallan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky in Sherry Oak Cask Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Cardinal Pure Malt Whisky Color: Deep Golden Aroma: Special enterprise, bright ginger, fruit, sherry aroma and smoky dry wood notes Body: Medium-bodied Production: Surprising smooth taste, while combined with soft woody scents, it emits refreshing fruit aroma and sherry aroma, and blends the spicy and pungent flavors just right Aftertaste: Sweet toffee sweetness, sugar and dried fruit sweetness, faint smoky and spicy...
About the Producer
The Macallan was among the first distillers in Scotland to receive a legal license, establishing itself as one of the world’s premier single malt whiskies. Its creation is influenced by the natural raw materials from Spain, North America, and Scotland, all harmoniously blended with traditional methods and craftsmanship. Founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher, The Macallan distillery is rooted in history. The original name of the area, “Maghellan,” derives from the Gaelic word “magh,” meaning fertile ground, and “Ellan,” referring to the monk St. Fillan, who had a close connection to the church that stood on The Macallan Estate until 1400. For centuries, local farmers had been producing whisky from their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.
