Macallan, 12 Years Double Cask NV

Description

Macallan Double Cask 12 Years is one of the wine varieties in the Macallan Double Cask series. It possesses an unexpectedly mature flavor, a brilliant golden color reminiscent of sunlight, revealing a wonderful layer of abundance. The core of this is a sweet taste featuring vanilla custard sauce and toffee apples. It is created through the perfect blend of Oloroso sherry and American and European oak barrels for conditioning, resulting in a distinctive, mellow flavor and harmonious texture of this single malt whisky.

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.