Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Collection Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

No other whisky has made the sherry cask a world-famous synonym for quality the way Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak has. It is not just an expression — it is a reference point. The bottle against which most others are measured.

Expert description

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry seasoned European oak casks and bottled at 40%. Macallan was one of the first distilleries to systematically use 100% sherry casks for maturation, and the 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is the core expression of that tradition. The oak casks are produced in Spain, seasoned with Oloroso sherry before being sent to Macallan, and give the whisky its characteristic dried fruit, warm spices and silky smooth structure.

12 years is the classic age, and this is where Macallan's DNA is most clearly expressed. Not too young to have edges, not too old to have freshness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit and candied citrus peel with oak, ginger and nutmeg. Raisins, sultanas and orange notes with festive spices like cinnamon and clove.

Palate

Raisins and sultanas with ginger syrup and sweet cinnamon. Sherry, plums and powdered sugar sweetness with a silky mouthfeel.

Finish

Long with oak and warming ginger. Dried fruit and mandarin linger.

Specifications

Name: Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry seasoned European oak casks
EAN no.: 5010314017408

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Dried fruit · Spiced · Silky smooth

Did you know?

Macallan has produced Sherry Oak as its core style since 1824 and helped make the concept of "sherry-matured whisky" internationally recognised. The distillery owns its own woodland in Spain, where it grows the oak trees later used for sherry casks.

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Frequently asked questions about Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

What makes Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak special?

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is one of the world's most recognised single malts. It is a core distillate matured exclusively in sherry seasoned European oak casks for 12 years, producing a rich, complex and silky smooth whisky with classic dried fruit and spices.

What is the difference between Sherry Oak and Double Cask?

Sherry Oak is matured exclusively in European sherry casks and has a deeper, more intense sherry character with darker fruits and stronger spices. Double Cask uses both European and American sherry casks, giving a lighter and more sweet profile with more vanilla.

Is Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak chill filtered?

Yes — Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is chill filtered and colour adjusted to ensure consistency in colour and clarity across batches.

What is the best way to drink Macallan 12 Sherry Oak?

Neat at room temperature is the classic choice and best reflects the distillery's intentions. A single drop of water can open up the aromas. It works well over ice too, if a cooler serve is preferred.

Is Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak a good gift?

Yes — it is one of the most recognised and respected whiskies in the world, and a bottle of Macallan 12 Sherry Oak is always a well-known and well-received gift, whether the recipient is a whisky enthusiast or a newcomer.

What cask type is used in Macallan 12 Sherry Oak?

The whisky is matured exclusively in sherry seasoned European oak casks. The casks are produced in Spain, seasoned with Oloroso sherry for up to 18 months and then exported to Macallan in Scotland before being filled with new spirit.