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Macallan, 12 Years Triple Cask NV
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Description
MACALLAN 12 Triple Cask is a light and lively single malt whisky with a refreshing taste. It is made using a triple combination of European and American sherry-flavored oak barrels and American bourbon oak barrels. The complex combination of these oak barrels offers a very smooth and delicate characteristic, filled with flavors of citrus fruits, vanilla, and fresh oak.
About the Producer
The Macallan was among the first distillers in Scotland to receive a legal license, establishing itself as one of the world’s premier single malt whiskies. Its creation is influenced by the natural raw materials from Spain, North America, and Scotland, all harmoniously blended with traditional methods and craftsmanship. Founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher, The Macallan distillery is rooted in history. The original name of the area, “Maghellan,” derives from the Gaelic word “magh,” meaning fertile ground, and “Ellan,” referring to the monk St. Fillan, who had a close connection to the church that stood on The Macallan Estate until 1400. For centuries, local farmers had been producing whisky from their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.
