MACALLAN - 12 years - Double Cask - 40%
The Macallan Distillery, located in Craigellachie, in the heart of the prestigious Speyside region in Scotland, is a true icon of Scottish whisky. Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid after obtaining his distillation license, it has endured through the centuries by perpetuating a unique artisanal know-how. After Reid's death, the arrival of James Davidson and James Pierce as partners brought new energy that consolidated its reputation. In 1868, under the direction of James Stuart, initially tenant-operator then owner, the distillery preserved its authenticity while evolving with the times. Numerous changes of ownership have marked its history, but 1980 symbolizes a major turning point with the iconic launch of the Single Malt brand The Macallan, a true reference that shaped the distillery's worldwide fame. In 1996, the strategic alliance between Highland Distillers and the Japanese group Suntory allowed the acquisition of Macallan-Glenlivet, opening an era of innovation and international expansion. Since 1999, under the aegis of the Edrington Group, The Macallan has been firmly positioned as one of the five flagship brands, confirming its status of excellence within the group's portfolio.
Today, The Macallan is among the best-selling Scottish whisky brands worldwide, regularly ranked in the top 3 of Single Malt sales. Proudly nicknamed "the Rolls Royce of Single Malts" and "the Dom Pérignon of Scotch," The Macallan is unanimously recognized as one of the best single malt whiskies in the world. This international recognition is explained by an uncompromising commitment to traditional distillation techniques: use of small handmade copper stills, rigorous selection of the exceptional quality "Golden Promise" barley, and meticulous aging in Spanish oak sherry casks, which give each bottle an incomparable aromatic richness and complexity.
The Macallan 12 years Double Cask stands out for expert aging combining American and European oak casks, both having contained sherry, thus offering a harmonious balance between spicy sweetness and fruity depth, emblematic characteristics of this refined expression.
Non Peated
