The Macallan 12 Years Old, Fine Oak Tasting notes and reviews
The Macallan 12 Years Old, Fine Oak
- Brand
- The Macallan
- Expression
- 12 Years Old, Fine Oak
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 12 years old
- Produced at
- Macallan Distillery
- Region
- Speyside
- Website
- www.themacallan.com
- Availability
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Gavin Smith
85- Nose
- Perfume notes that were not in the younger ones. Marzipan. More complex.
- Palate
- Expansive fruit, oranges and marmalade: notes more typical of a Macallan.
- Finish
- Longer and sweeter, much more balanced.
- Comment
- Starting to get there now. The qualitative jump from 10 to 12 is exactly parallel to that in sherried expressions. I'd buy this one!
Dave Broom
85- Nose
- Rounded, some complexity. Fresh malt, hemp rope, burnt grass. Sweetens into toffee, sultana, soft fruits. Hint of smoke, oak and white pepper.
- Palate
- Mouthfilling. Banana split, milk chocolate and juicy fruits but sufficient crisp oak and malt to balance.
- Finish
- Medium length. Creamed coconut, popcorn.
- Comment
- The best balanced of the youngsters. Everything is beginning to fill out. A 'Drink Me' malt!
Whisky Magazine Issue 42
State of Independence - The Macallan new expressions - Girvan - Bushmills - Innovation from Laphroaig - Widder Bar - The Wee Dram.
Published September 2004.
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