The Macallan 12 Year Double Cask (750ml)

The 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.

Where 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.

At 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.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Butterscotch, toffee apple, vanilla cream, candied orange, and fresh-cut oak
• Palate: Honeyed and smooth — wood spice, citrus zest, raisins, and caramel in good balance
• Finish: Warm, sweet, and medium-length with lingering oak and dried fruit

Specs

• Distillery: The Macallan, Craigellachie, Speyside
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Age Statement: 12 Years
• Cask Type: American and European sherry-seasoned oak (Double Cask)
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Macallan 12 Double Cask and Sherry Oak?

The 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.

Is this the yellow box Macallan?

Yes — the yellow or gold presentation box identifies the Double Cask. The red box is the Sherry Oak.