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TWO WORLDS,

ONE MACALLAN

he Macallan has
committed itself to sherry
Toak maturation since 1824,
contributing to the distinctive
Macallan signature profiles. The THE MACALLAN
Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old DOUBLE CASK
is the latest addition to their 12 12 YEARS OLD THE MACALLAN
Years Old category. “Two Worlds” –
American and European Oak, two The best of two worlds. SHERRY OAK
subtle yet very different influences A new take on the signature 12 YEARS OLD
- have come together to create a of Macallan. A single malt
magnificent new whisky. to encourage exploration The original seasoned 12
TWO WOODS. TWO CHARACTERS. within the brand. years old Macallan. The
benchmark of quality and a
ONE FINE END RESULT.
STYLE: New - balanced and distinctive icon. Perfect as
honeyed. New American oak style a gift for all occasions.
with a distinctive flavour profile. STYLE: Classic - Rich and indulgent
THE MACALLAN
OGY 12 YEARS OLD COLOUR: Sun gold dried fruits. A rich and intense
single malt whisky experience.
FINE OAK
CASKS: Elegant balance of 100%
COLOUR: Rich gold
sherry-seasoned European and
TRIL A good alternative to the American Oak casks which CASKS: Matured exclusively
richer, sometimes heavier
integrates perfectly between the
in sherry seasoned European
Sherry Oak expressions.
Sherry Oak and Fine Oak range.
and American oak casks with
THE STYLE: Contemporary - complex TASTE PROFILE: a predominance of Spanish
yet light. Easy and approachable.
sherry oak.
Sessionable and smooth
TASTE PROFILE: Savour the
COLOUR: Rich straw gold
complexity and lingering finish
CASKS: Triple Cask maturation. THE DOUBLE CASK
Well-rounded thanks to the CREATION PROCESS
European and American Oaks, with The American oak traveled thousands of miles to Spain where it
a lighter creaminess owing to the is seasoned with Oloroso Sherry alongside its European cousin
ex-bourbon seasoned American for 18 months. The casks are then transported to Scotland where
Oak influence exclusively used in The Macallan new make spirit fills them out. Upon maturation,
under the watchful eye of master whisky maker Bob Dalgarno and
The Macallan Fine Oak. his team, the spirits from the two different cask types are expertly
“married” together to create The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old.
TASTE PROFILE:
Mixable, refreshing and aperitif

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