The Macallan 12 Years Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is the flagship 12 Year Old — 100% matured in European oak Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks from Jerez. Rich, spice-forward, deeply sherried — the definitive Macallan house style at its most accessible age statement.
Why you'll love it
- Deep dried fruit, orange peel, dark chocolate, wood spice, and full Oloroso richness — quintessential Macallan
- 100% European oak Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks from Jerez — no Bourbon influence
- Perfect for premium corporate gifts, sherry-lovers, and building a proper Macallan collection
- Presented in the celebrated iconic Macallan gift box
Perfect pairings
Aged blue cheeses, dark chocolate truffles, sticky toffee pudding, or Christmas cake. Also excellent alongside a strong espresso or as a contemplative digestif.
Perfect for
- Premium corporate gifting — flagship Macallan brand recognition
- Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
- Sherry cask enthusiasts and Macallan collectors
- Serious after-dinner sipping
Compare with
Prefer a lighter, more balanced Macallan 12? The Macallan 12 Double Cask ($135) uses American + European oak for a gentler profile. Ready to step up? The Macallan 18 Sherry Oak ($588) delivers six extra years of aged sherry richness.
Frequently asked
Why is Sherry Oak more expensive than Double Cask?
Sherry-seasoned European oak casks from Jerez are Macallan's most valuable and limited resource. Using 100% Sherry Oak (rather than mixing with cheaper American oak) drives the higher price point.
Is this the "real" Macallan?
Sherry Oak is Macallan's historic house style — the profile that built the brand's reputation. Purists often consider Sherry Oak the definitive expression, though Double Cask is more accessible.
Old Packaging version — what's different?
The Macallan 12 Sherry Oak Old Packaging ($198) is the same 12 YO whisky in pre-current packaging. Collectors sometimes prefer older packaging for its aesthetic or completeness in a collection.
Quick facts
- Region: Speyside (Craigellachie, Scotland)
- Age: 12 years minimum
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 70cl
- Cask: 100% European oak Oloroso sherry-seasoned
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and aromatic — sherried dried fruit, vanilla, ginger, dark caramel, gentle baking spice, and warm toasted oak — beautifully composed and unmistakably Macallan.
PALATE
Smooth and rounded — honeyed dried fruit, sherried fruit, vanilla cream, soft caramel, gentle ginger, and integrated sherry oak — silky and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and warmly oaked — lingering dried fruit, vanilla, soft caramel, and a gentle sherried warmth fading slowly — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 40% ABV
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