Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Nose: smooth, not a sherry bomb but a good dose of sherry on the nose, figs and raisins, roasted wallnuts and marmalade Palate: sweet smooth sherry comes first, creaminess, chewy malts, dusting of cocoa, salted butter, caramel fudge, some citrus peels Finish: Sherry sweetness, honeys, desert spice.

Score 87/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

I've often jeered at **THE** Macallan because of the ridiculous circus side-show that goes hand in hand with the brand, but many have assured me that **this** is the no-nonsense entry level Macallan that could give me a snapshot of what the distillery is about. Now to be fair, I enjoyed the Rare Cask and even the Sienna, but I would never have...

Score 82/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Nose: Classic sherry, lemon peel, caramel, a bit bready. Water really brings out these flavors. Water also pushes the caramel to the front. Not too deep, but quite enjoyable. Taste: Sherried fruits, caramel corn, pound cake, blueberries. It lacks on the arrival. Rather vague. Finish: Sherry oak and cane sugar. Sweet and decent. This is a good...

Score 86/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Nose: Sweet berries, spices, chocolate syrup, caramel, oak. Palate: Deep berries like strawberries, raspberry syrup over chocolate cake with layers of chocolate mousse, exactly like PF Changs' Wall of Chocolate dessert. Medium bodied, spices, honey, caramel, a touch of papaya and molasses, cashews. Finish: Medium to long, cake dough,...

Score 85/100