
I want to revisit Aberlour 12 NCF and see how they compare. 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 don't know how to say it so I'll be blunt. That same earthy, chocolatey sherry sticks around. Not at all hot, theres plenty of cocoa, raisins, mild earthiness and a good deal of fig and fresh, red grapes. A bottle of The Macallan 12 Year OId Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky exclusively matured in selected Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. It amazes me how much sherry depth makes it in here in just 12 years and not at Cask Strength. Theres some chocolate, fig and a hint of clove spice. This is bottle number 87 of the First 100 bottlings, witnessed and certified by Bob Dalgarno. This was aged for 12 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. It is the original, which means it is sherry matured, rather than oak and finish. A bottle of The Macallan 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Fine Oak range. This is an age stated release from The Macallan. Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Excerpt: I don't know how to say it so I'll be blunt.Although, my opinion has changed after brands like GlenDronach, Tamdhu and Glenallachie joined the race. 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.

Excerpt: Relatively long in the finish, with spice, malt, oak, and a final hint of smoke.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. Well over a year ago, I posted a review of the Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old. See 27 Member reviews and tasting notes for The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Macallan’s guide to the Nose (smell), Palate (taste), and Finish (after taste) indicate: Macallan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch is available in a 750 mL bottle is priced at 41.99.


