The Macallan Double Cask 12, 15 and 18

The Macallan Double Cask 12, 15 and 18 Tasting Sets

Welcome to The Macallan Double Cask 12, 15 and 18 Years Old tasting box.

This collection allows you to explore the differences between the ages of The Macallan, and taste their dedication to quality. With this guide, you can enrich your understanding and enjoy a journey through taste and time.

Introduction to The Macallan Double Cask

The Macallan Double Cask celebrates the harmonious union of American and European oak. This collection represents a balance between two cultures and two methods of maturation, with the unique character of each cask contributing to a complex flavour profile. With its distinct sweetness from American oak and the full, spicy notes of European oak, Double Cask offers a rich and rounded experience.

Each glass reflects The Macallan's dedication to craft and tradition, and every sip is a journey through time and flavour. The Double Cask range showcases how The Macallan masters the art of cask ageing to create whiskies that balance sweetness, spice and complexity.

The Macallan 12 Years Old (43%)

Perfectly balanced between European and American oak, it offers a sweet, creamy taste experience with notes of honey, citrus and ginger.


Nose: Sweet notes of honey and citrus.

Palate: Spicy ginger, vanilla and soft oak.

Aftertaste: Medium with a lingering sweetness.

The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old offers a harmonious blend of American and European oak, providing a balanced taste experience.

With notes of honey, vanilla and a slightly spicy finish, this whisky captures the essence of The Macallan's craftsmanship and passion.

The Macallan 15 Years Old (43%)

Refined with a richer depth, this edition combines dried fruit, caramel and vanilla with warm spices and notes of nuts.

Nose: Rich notes of dried fruit, cinnamon and caramel.

Palate: Spicy and sweet, with hints of vanilla and nuts.

Aftertaste: Long and complex, with warm spices.

The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old delivers a richer and more complex flavour profile, where fruity and spicy notes are harmonized with caramel and vanilla. This whisky is a testament to The Macallan's unrivalled craftsmanship and dedication to perfection.

The Macallan 18 Years Old (43%)

A culmination of time and craftsmanship, where layers of dark chocolate, spices and roasted nuts create a deep and complex flavor profile.

Nose: Deep aroma of dark chocolate and spices.

Palate: Layered flavors with roasted nuts and caramel.

Aftertaste: Full-bodied, with a satisfying lingering richness.

The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old offers a deep and complex flavour experience, combining notes of dark chocolate, spices and roasted nuts. This whisky exudes The Macallan's expertise and delivers a harmonious balance of power and elegance.


The Macallan Double Cask range is a celebration of the perfect harmony between American and European oak. This unique collection, consisting of 12, 15 and 18 year aged whiskies, offers a progression of flavours, each expressing a distinctive sweetness and complexity.

This series demonstrates The Macallan's mastery of cask ageing and the creation of exceptional whisky. Each release in the Double Cask series reflects a dedication to quality, craftsmanship and exceptional taste experiences.

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