The Macallan 12yr Malt Scotch

Name: The Macallan 12yr Malt Scotch
Brand: Macallan
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Nose
Vanilla with a hint of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness and wood smoke.
Palate
Deliciously smooth, rich dried fruits and sherry balanced with wood smoke and spice.
Finish
Sweet toffee and dried fruits, with wood smoke and spice.
Color
Rich gold.

Source

16th December 2016

https://www.themacallan.com/the-whisky/sherry-oak/sherry-oak-12#

The Macallan 12yr Malt Scotch Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla with a hint of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness and wood smoke.

Finish

Sweet toffee and dried fruits, with wood smoke and spice.

Color

Rich gold.

Palate

Deliciously smooth, rich dried fruits and sherry balanced with wood smoke and spice

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