Product Description

The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is matured exclusively in hand-picked Sherry-seasoned European oak casks from Jerez, Spain. This produces a darker, richer, and more traditional profile compared to the Double Cask, highlighting intense dried fruits, spice, and oak character.

Style/Type

Highland single malt whisky

Company/Producer

The Macallan

Stated Age

12 Years

ABV

40% – 43% (typical Indian retail 40%)

Available Sizes

700ml – 750ml standard, duty-free as available

Color

Rich Gold (100% natural)

Cask Type

100% Sherry-seasoned European oak

Market Positioning

Premium Highland single malt with rich Sherry influence, limited production, and collectible value.

Distillery Location

Highlands, Scotland

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Complex with vanilla, ginger, and dried fruits, underscored by gentle Sherry sweetness

Palate

Smooth, with rich dried fruits, Sherry spice, and a touch of woodsmoke

Finish

Long and lingering with sweet toffee and dried fruit notes

Balance/Complexity

Well-integrated Sherry and oak character, rich, layered, and traditional

The Macallan 12 Sherry Oak Whisky price in Kolkata

Signature Recipes/Serves: The Sherry Sazerac

• Ingredients: 60ml Macallan 12 Sherry Oak, 10ml simple syrup, 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters, Absinthe rinse

• Method: Rinse a chilled glass with Absinthe. Stir whisky, syrup, and bitters with ice and strain into the glass. Garnish with a lemon peel. The ginger and dried fruit notes provide structure to this classic cocktail.

FAQs

1. What is the main difference from the Double Cask?

The Sherry Oak uses only European oak, making it richer, spicier, and darker with dried fruit notes, while Double Cask is sweeter and more vanilla-forward.

2. Why is it so hard to find?

Limited supply of high-quality European Sherry casks results in smaller production compared to Double Cask.

3. How should I drink it?

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the spice. Pairs well with ginger-based flavors.

4. Is it a good investment?

Yes, highly collectible and may appreciate faster than the more widely available Double Cask.

5. What food pairs well with it?

Pairs excellently with rich desserts, dark chocolate, or roasted nuts.

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