alexey
Macallan Double Cask 12 Year
Single Malt — Highland, Scotland
Reviewed
September 23, 2020 (edited September 27, 2020)
Natural golden color, unfortunately chill-filtered, medium viscosity, and presented at 43% ABV. The nose is delicate, fruit-forward, with a definitive sherry influence. A touch of pepper and ginger on the nose in the back, but nothing very complex. The palate is also fruit-dominated, with a strong sherry influence. Vanilla and bitter oakiness mixed with raisins, sultanas, butterscotch, and some citrus notes on the back. Finish is unfortunately quite short and a bit bitter. You can tell the influence of both the Oloroso sherry and the American/European oak casks here, I guess that’s why its called “double cask”... duh!
A touch of water doesn’t improve this dram much, in fact, I think it throws the delicate balance off and drowns it. The bitterness remains however. Would definitely skip water on this one next time. Overall, this is not a bad dram. It would suit most beginners just fine, its easily drinkable, and there’s plenty of Macallan character for a reasonable price. But I don’t see anything special in it, and a touch of bitterness does turn me off on this one.
Create Account
or
Sign in
to comment on this review