The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750mL)

The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year brings fudge, candied orange, lemon and vanilla aromas into a single malt with gentle spice. The producer describes chocolate-covered raisin and creamy toffee notes on the palate, balanced by orange peel, followed by a medium finish of sweet oak. This expression suits shoppers who enjoy citrus and confectionery sweetness within a sherry-seasoned whisky.

Serve a small measure neat to compare the citrus aromas with the toffee on the palate. Add water gradually if you prefer a lighter concentration. When comparing Macallan expressions, check for the Double Cask name: the two-oak maturation is the useful distinction from the separate Sherry Oak range.

How it’s made: This Scotch single malt matures for at least twelve years in American and European oak casks seasoned with sherry in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Maturation takes place in Scotland, and the whisky retains its natural color. The Spanish seasoning location does not change its Scottish origin.