Macallan 12 Gran Reserva

Description

Macallan 12 Gran Reserva is the richest, darkest, most sultry 12 years old single malt in Macallan’s long and illustrious history. A sumptuous and decadent celebration of their skill and expertise in selecting and maturing their precious spirit in only the finest Sherry oak casks.  Released exclusively to the Japanese and Taiwanese Markets.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich dried fruit, warm winter spices, orange and dark chocolate, underlying oak notes

Palate: An explosion of spice with soft notes of rich fruit, lingering orange and oak

Finish: Complex and long. Wood and warm spices harmoniously combine with dark chocolate and orange

What some of our whisky enthusiast friends have said about Macallan 12 Gran Reserva

Quote 1 “This is a damn good example of where Macallan just got it wrong.  This is unquestionably their best 12 year old single malt, by a yard and a mile.  But, instead of cranking this out by the truck load and converting the world to Macallan, they back their horses on Double Oak.  Whichever muppet or muppets at Edrington PowerPointed through that “strategic decision” probably still has their job…..probably works in Finance…..probably still lives with their mom.”

Quote 2 “Massively over priced.  Great single malt.  Wallet burner.  Was apparently limited realease in asia only.  The wrong side of £300 a bottle when I bought it.  Would have made it a daily dram for £75 a bottle”

Quote 3 “I used to think that Macallan was average.  Then I tried this, accepted Macallan was special.  Finally I realised we can’t get this in the UK, so Macallan is back to my average list”

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