{"product_id":"the-macallan-12-year-double-cask-750ml-gt","title":"The Macallan 12 Year Double Cask (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Macallan 12 Year Double Cask is the approachable counterpart to the Sherry Oak — matured for a minimum of 12 years in both American and European sherry-seasoned oak casks, producing a Speyside single malt with more vanilla and butterscotch character and a softer, less intensely sherried profile than the red box expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the Sherry Oak uses exclusively Spanish (Jerez) oak, the Double Cask draws on two cooperage traditions. American oak contributes vanilla, light caramel, and toffee apple; European oak adds dried fruit, gentle spice, and a darker complexity. The balance between them makes this the more accessible of the two Macallan 12-year expressions, and often the first one new drinkers encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 40% ABV it rewards neat sipping as much as it suits introducing someone to Speyside single malt. The yellow or gold box presentation identifies it as the Double Cask, as distinct from the red Sherry Oak box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterscotch, toffee apple, vanilla cream, candied orange, and fresh-cut oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed and smooth — wood spice, citrus zest, raisins, and caramel in good balance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, sweet, and medium-length with lingering oak and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan, Craigellachie, Speyside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American and European sherry-seasoned oak (Double Cask)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Macallan 12 Double Cask and Sherry Oak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Double Cask uses American and European sherry-seasoned oak, giving a lighter, vanilla-forward profile. The Sherry Oak uses exclusively Spanish (Jerez) oak, producing richer dried fruit, chocolate, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this the yellow box Macallan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the yellow or gold presentation box identifies the Double Cask. The red box is the Sherry Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between Macallan 12 Double Cask and Sherry Oak?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Double Cask uses American and European sherry-seasoned oak for a lighter, vanilla-forward profile. The Sherry Oak uses exclusively Spanish Jerez oak for richer dried fruit and chocolate character.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is this the yellow box Macallan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — the yellow or gold box is the Double Cask. The red box is the Sherry Oak.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"The Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128313487612,"sku":"GT-05010314302863","price":114.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/Macallan-12-Yr-Double-Cask-Scotch-Whisky.png?v=1779559262","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/the-macallan-12-year-double-cask-750ml-gt","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}