The Macallan 12 Years Old 110 Proof Sherry Oak

About the product

The Macallan 12 Years Old 110 Proof Sherry Oak is created for the whisky enthusiast who desires the classic Macallan style with significantly more intensity. While the 55% alcohol strength provides extra power and concentration, the long cask maturation ensures depth, balance, and complexity.

The whisky is part of The Macallan's iconic Sherry Oak universe, where oak casks play the leading role. It is matured for a minimum of 12 years in sherry-seasoned oak casks, which contribute the characteristic combination of dried fruit, spices, orange, chocolate, and oak.

The term 110 Proof refers to the alcohol strength of 55% according to the American proof system, where 110 proof is equivalent to 55% alcohol. The higher bottling strength provides the whisky with extra body and intensity, while also making it exciting to experience how the flavor develops with just a few drops of water.

This is a whisky with a clear focus on sherry casks, power, and classic Macallan character – an obvious choice for both the experienced whisky enthusiast and the Macallan collector.

About the distillery and Speyside

The Macallan was founded in 1824 and is located at the Easter Elchies Estate by the river Spey in Scotland. Over more than 200 years, the distillery has built a reputation as one of the world's most prestigious producers of single malt Scotch whisky.

One of the most important elements of The Macallan's style is their focus on oak casks. Sherry-seasoned oak, in particular, has been closely linked to the house for generations and is crucial to the development of the deep color, rich fruit, and characteristic spices in the Sherry Oak whiskies.

Speyside is Scotland's most concentrated whisky region and is known for elegant and fruity single malts. The Macallan stands out with its particularly full-bodied style, where the distillate and the carefully selected casks together create great depth and complexity.

Taste

Nose: Intense and full-bodied with dried fruits, raisins, and orange peel followed by vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, and polished oak.

Palate: Powerful and concentrated with dark fruit, raisins, orange, dark chocolate, and sweet spices. The 55% provides warmth and intensity, while the sherry casks add body, depth, and a beautifully spicy structure.

Finish: Long, warm, and persistent with dried fruit, dark chocolate, ginger, spices, and prominent, elegant oak notes.

Serving

Best served at room temperature in a tulip-shaped whisky glass. Try it neat first to experience its full intensity. Subsequently, a few drops of water can be added gradually. At 55%, a little water can open up the whisky and highlight more of the fruity, spicy, and sherry-influenced aromas.

What does it pair with?

The Macallan 12 Years Old 110 Proof Sherry Oak pairs particularly well with:

• Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content
• Dried figs, dates, and raisins
• Roasted walnuts and almonds
• Mature, firm cheeses
• As an avec after a good dinner

FAQ

What does 110 Proof mean for The Macallan?
110 Proof is equivalent to 55% alcohol according to the American proof system. This means that this version is bottled at a significantly higher alcohol strength than many classic 12-year-old single malts.

How does The Macallan 12 Years Old 110 Proof taste?
The whisky is rich and intense with dried fruit, raisins, orange, dark chocolate, ginger, and warm spices. The high alcohol strength provides extra concentration and a long, warm finish.

How old is The Macallan 110 Proof Sherry Oak?
The whisky is 12 Years Old, which means that the youngest whisky in the blend has been matured for a minimum of 12 years.

Which casks are used for The Macallan Sherry Oak?
The Sherry Oak series is built around sherry-seasoned oak casks, which are essential to the series' characteristic notes of dried fruit, spices, citrus, and oak.

Should one add water to The Macallan 110 Proof?
That is a matter of taste. The whisky can be enjoyed neat, but with an alcohol strength of 55%, a few drops of water can be an advantage. The water can soften the alcohol slightly and open up more fruity and spicy aromas.

Is The Macallan 12 Years Old 110 Proof interesting for collectors?
It combines The Macallan's well-known 12-year Sherry Oak style with an unusually high bottling strength of 55%, making it interesting for both Macallan enthusiasts and collectors. However, any potential future collector's value always depends on factors such as demand, availability, and the condition of the bottle.

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