Macallan Double Cask 12 Year

Bought on sight upon discovery of this new bottling last month... Nose: sweet apple and raisin-nutty sherry, though less intense than the classic 12. Rich oak and caramel. Hint of salt, almost briny like a very clean oyster.... Immediately identifiable Macallan "humming" quality, you could never hide this in a blind tasting... Palate: intense apple and wine-like astringency on arrival, developing into dark buckwheat honey. Finish: long with noticeable maraschino cherry and a lingering floral note, not quite the Fine Oak 15 "rose" but very satisfying. Simply put, it's the essential 12 year old we know and love with the European sherry toned slightly down, with a touch more American oak added for good measure. An excellent variation in the age-statement range. Dry glass: Malt chocolate ice cream.

I like the regular 12 year old better. The Double Cask is not as smooth as regular 12 year old.