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The Macallan 12 Years Old Reviews
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Style
- Single Malt
- Release
- Unspecified
- Age
- 12 Years
- Alcohol
- 43% abv.
- Region
- Scotland, Speyside
- Bottled For
- Distillery
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Described by Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as: "simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around", The Macallan has justly reaped such critical acclaim. The secret of The Macallan lies in defiant adherence to traditional methods and ingredients. The continued use of finest Golden Promise barley and the insistence on the finest oak casks are just two of the pre-requisites for perfection.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by MP
- Color
- Very dark gold, bronze-ish
- Nose
- Orange, Peach, Roses
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- Walnuts, Peach, Flowers, Apples, Oranges.
- Finish
- Medium finish, smooth end. Cool.
One of the best i've had. Goes down extremely smooth, lacks the long finish, however, very cooling, and rarely hot. Well worth the price of $90/bottle. Floral and fruity are the definitive characteristics of this whisky.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Eddie
- Color
- Dark Amber
- Nose
- Flowery, Honey and a little Wood.
- Body
- Full Body and a Good Alcohol Feel.
- Palate
- Sherry, Fruit, Wood, Sweet and a slight Burn.
- Finish
- Warm and Mouth Coating along with a little Butterscotch.
Don't think I've had a Macallan that didn't taste good, This is no exception. I Love the Islands and if I want a change this is one of the bottles I reach for.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Mandrake
- Color
- Burnt honey
- Nose
- Woody, caramel, butter. Roses and a medicinal note.
- Body
- Fairly full body.
- Palate
- Light smoke, oak, orange, nutty, heather.
- Finish
- A bit curt, heather and phenol.
Great depth for a 12 yr, nice fruit and cask elements. Nose is so fantastic that it disappoints a bit on the palate. Still top-drawer.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by TheDippMann
- Color
- Liquid gold
- Nose
- Very light, slight woodiness
- Body
- Very light and smooth
- Palate
- Slight peat, cinnamon, and a butterscotch sweet.
- Finish
- Amazing finish, makes my tongue salivate.
The Macallan is a surefire any day. It's worth the price if you enjoy a good Scotch. One of my favorites!
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by ColoradoDram
- Color
- Deep dark copper.
- Nose
- Rich, dry, sherry wine.
- Body
- Medium-light bodied - not overly gripping on the tongue, if even the legs betray this.
- Palate
- Candied roses dipped in thick wine, then baked with a topping of white pepper flakes and served on dark rock sugar.
- Finish
- Short and lacks a lot of depth, but the peppery dry warmth (especially with a dash of water) invites sip after delicious sip.
Definitely a dessert scotch, this is a can't-miss introduction to all your friends who drink wine. Dry, sweet, and inviting, try this one with some dark and/or orange chocolate to discover a world of Speyside sherry bliss.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Darker than most
- Nose
- Sweet, a bit tannic, light smoke
- Body
- Oily, piercing
- Palate
- Unpleasant. Sherry overpowers everything. Not balanced.
- Finish
- Lingering sherry, a little sting.
I found this to be highly overrated. Most flavors are meek, and the strong sherry just ruins it for me. I don't like it when my whiskey tastes like wine.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- deep, darrk, sort of burgundy-red.
- Nose
- Woody, nutty, hints of sherry.
- Body
- Full bodied
- Palate
- Strong, nutyy, woody flavor.
- Finish
- Long, stong, Warm finidh
Excellent finish, very strong and warm. Enjoyed well on its own.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Linusstick
- Color
- Light gold
- Nose
- Earth, light fruit and hint of roasted malt
- Body
- Light
- Palate
- Very smooth and sweet. Iodine with a hint of saltiness.
- Finish
- Very light and slightly warm finish for being 86 proof.
Not bad. I like a little more rough edges and a more agressive flavor, but for those who are looking for a mild mannered smooth whisky, this is perfect.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Flipper_gv
- Color
- Light gold
- Nose
- Lots of sherry as expected. Also there is hints of dark honey. Dried fruits come to mind: orange, bananas. Some cinnamon also present.
- Body
- I'd say medium bodied, which surprised me. I thought it'd be bigger.
- Palate
- What I had expected from the nose. Very sweet overall. The dried fruits are still there. But it's sherry that dominates along with the almonds. Dark honey is present and there is a touch of cinnamon.
- Finish
- Very unexpected finish. It builds up with time from a sherry taste and ends up with a bittersweet taste making me think of dark chocolate.
Ok don't know what happened but a review I did for the Bowmore ended up here. So this is the good review.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by P-Tuck
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- light smoke, citrus, zesty, flavorful
- Body
- slightly harsh, zesty, and ending smooth
- Palate
- Sherry
- Finish
- Warm and zesty
great classic scotch
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Joenpb
- Color
- Dark Amber
- Nose
- Sherry, orange, burnt honey
- Body
- Medium
- Palate
- Sherry, dried fruit, smoke, peat
- Finish
- Slightly warm medium finish
Always a nice change of pace in the rotation.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Amber, red oak
- Nose
- Blackberry and red current with a bit of spice
- Body
- Medium bodied, luxurious and decadent
- Palate
- Spiced sherry with a bit of caramel and brown sugar
- Finish
- Smooth, a quick heat that doesn't linger but leaves a nice, warm honey like flavor in its wake
My first "real" single malt and still one of my favorites. As adventurous as I get, I keep coming back to this as my "rock".
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by ChadDavis
- Color
- Amber + 1. Darker than JW black.
- Nose
- Delightful and sweet. Honey, mustard, lemon. Speyside Baby! 31
- Body
- Slightly thinner than average. Lots of quickly formed legs.
- Palate
- Mint, oranges, rice crispies, mild smokiness. 30
- Finish
- Peppery vanilla, citrus, sherry. 28.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Eye-lah Guy
- Color
- Amber gold in the glass
- Nose
- Noses of malt and cream sherry
- Body
- Medium
- Palate
- A bit heavy on the sherry over the grain, though the grain did reach semi-equal ground upon subsequent pulls
- Finish
- Somewhat disappointing finish, but one detects sherry, cream, and grain
A nice dram but a bit off balance and short on finish, and you may find yourself inexplicably searching for the grain in this classic Speysider; I found that I much prefer the 10 year
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- rich amber
new at this review bit - so most of my wording for awhile will be rather tentative - but onward - at my wife's yearly get together, I tried The Macallan 12 year old, straight up at room temperatue. For my taste it was rather bland or unexciting although not medicinal. The bar man gave me a good three fingers and I sipped on it for an hour or so. Smooth enough that I had a small delight in drinking it but will not waste my money buying a bottle. (I tend to like peaty and what I think of as explosive openings so you may find the quiet of The Macallan to your liking)
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Dark golden brown
- Nose
- Woody with a hint of honey.
- Body
- Full body
- Palate
- Fruity turning cold to a refreshing oak
- Finish
- A finish that you don't know is over. Very warm
23 yrs old, first time scotch drinker. I would recommend this to someone who would like to start.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- I'm not very well versed on color but a nice golden color to
- Nose
- Fresh fruity smell. Very pleasant smell.
- Body
- Smooth not heavy. Light in the mouth
- Palate
- Fruit salad. Fresh air.
- Finish
- Not overly strong. Short spice. Nice spicy tingle on the lips. Not like an alcohol bite but more a spicy fruit if there were such a thing
New to single malts but this was very enjoyable. A little spicy but not overwhelming. A fresh after taste and light in the mouth. I'm no seasoned pro but I would definitely purchase again. A little sweet, very easy to drink. Almost like a strong wine. I voted the average number bc I have not had many single malts. Def would recommend to someone wanting to try scotch the way it's supposed to be. Great pair with a light body or after dinner cigar.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Artin
- Color
- dark amber
- Nose
- sherry
- Body
- oily, full bodied
- Palate
- too much sherry
- Finish
- smooth,but did i mention too much sherry?
sherry is way too overpowering, its overhyped
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Tsauce
- Color
- amber
- Nose
- rose, orange, peach, apple
- Body
- medium, bitey, then smooth and medium
- Palate
- peachy, aromatic rose, apple and orange
- Finish
- spicy at first, then medium fruit finish
go to drink.
The Macallan 12 Years Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Charred Gold
- Nose
- Woody, Very Light Smoke, Flowery with a hint of honeysuckle
- Body
- Medium, smooth, good viscosity
- Palate
- Walnuts, Orange peels, honeysuckle, vanilla, a wee bit of smoke
- Finish
- Decent finish length, dies out toward the end. Bit of a slow, warm spice but not overbearing in the slightest.
When compared with other 12 years, The Macallan makes for a great drink. It is well worth every penny and doesn't fail to excite the palate.