Macallan 12 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

This is the successor of the 10 year old Fine Oak, one of the best selling Scotches of all time (unfortunately, I have not yet had the pleasure of tasting the 10yo, or any other Macallan for that matter, but will add them to my wishlist). The expectations were high indeed. Once the straw colored liquid is poured into the snifter from the elegant...

Score 81/100

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

Nose: A wave of wood and spice. Old musty oak, cedar, and pine. The wood is beautiful. Crisp, clean, dry, and spicy. There’s also something quite grassy in here. I’m momentarily reminded of a well aged rye. Next comes fruit. Apples, pears, citrus rind, and dried mango. Sherry, sweet caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, rosemary, and floral notes seem to...

Score 83/100

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

The nose is initially vanilla sweet and gently evolves adding grassiness, fruitiness and burnt toffee notes. Very pleasant. The taste is light but warm. Fruit - especially citrus, sweet toffee with a hint of wood to keep you interested. The finish is not terribly long, and is full of toffee and fruit. The party piece though is the wonderful second...

Score 76/100

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

They have just opened an elegant pub near my flat with American old times theme. Although I usually don't drink Macallan I took this brand for a taste. I drank it flat, no ice (Of course :) )... 1st try - just out of the bottle sniff- gentle breaze, sea, gentle smoke taste- fresh juicy Banana. 2nd try- Sniff- Syrop maple quite dominant taste -...

Score 85/100