Region: Speyside
Age: 12 years
Maturation Cask: not specified
Strength: 46%
Volume: 70cl
Bottler: Scottish Liqueur Centre
Distillation Date: 1997
Bottling Date: 2009
Cask Number: 981
Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale gold.
Aroma: Coconut, vanilla and mint.
Taste: Fruity, with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Finish: Vanilla lingers on.
As the third biggest-selling Single Malt Scotch, Macallan will be a familiar name even to non-aficionados. Traditionally maturing in sherry casks, the supply of which dwindled during the late 20th century, in recent years the distillery has gradually shifted towards other used casks, such as bourbon. This Single Cask selection is a subtle shift from distillery bottled product - similar enough to be obviously kin, but different enough to delight a curious palate.
