- Raided Score: 82
- Publication: Whiskyfun
- Excerpt: it's good for sure but this time, oh shock oh horror, I think I liked the FO [Fine Oak] a little better
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- Raided Score: 89
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: The Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak Cask is quite the gateway drug for new Scotch whisky drinkers.
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: There is not an abundance of mystery in picking apart the 12-year offering from The Macallan. Going in with that understanding lends a great deal of versatility to the bottle which might otherwise go unnoticed in more deeply-stocked Scotch collections.
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- Raided Score: 87
- Publication: Whisky Advocate
- Excerpt: Relatively long in the finish, with spice, malt, oak, and a final hint of smoke.
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- Raided Score: 83
- Publication: Whisky Monster
- Excerpt: My thoughts on the Macallan 12 year old Sherry Oak has always been that it is one of those whiskies that is a cornerstone in the industry. Although, my opinion has changed after brands like GlenDronach, Tamdhu and Glenallachie joined the race.
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: It's sweet and not at all bitter.
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Intro:
This is an age stated release from The Macallan. It is the original, which means it is sherry matured, rather than oak and finish.
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Nose:
Thick, fruity sherry. Theres some chocolate, fig and a hint of clove spice. Its mildly earthy but very sweet. It amazes me how much sherry depth makes it in here in just 12 years and not at Cask Strength.
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Taste:
Thinner mouth feel but satisfying. Not at all hot, theres plenty of cocoa, raisins, mild earthiness and a good deal of fig and fresh, red grapes.
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Finish:
Medium but has a good bit of depth. Its sweet and not at all bitter. That same earthy, chocolatey sherry sticks around.
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Overall:
I don't know how to say it so I'll be blunt. I love it. I hate that I love it. I wish it was still the inexpensive product of yesteryear but for the price becoming a stretch but to me it's solid, age stated sherry at a not exorbitant price. I want to revisit Aberlour 12 NCF and see how they compare.
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Score:
6
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