The Macallan Double Cask 12, 15 and 18

The Macallan Double Cask 12, 15 and 18 Tasting Set

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 is a tribute to the harmonious union of American and European oak. This collection represents a balance between two cultures and two methods of maturation, where the uniqueness of each cask contributes to a complex taste profile. With its distinct touch of sweetness from American oak and the rich, spicy notes of European oak, Double Cask offers a rich and rounded experience.

Each glass reflects The Macallan's dedication to craftsmanship and tradition, and each sip is a journey through time and taste. The Double Cask range showcases how The Macallan has mastered the art of cask aging to create whiskeys that balance sweetness, spice and complexity.

The Macallan 12 Years Old (43%)

Perfectly balancing 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 whiskey 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 flavor profile, where fruity and spicy notes are harmonized with caramel and vanilla. This whiskey is a testament to The Macallan's unrivaled 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 scent of dark chocolate and spices.

Palate: Layered flavor 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 taste experience that combines notes of dark chocolate, spices and roasted nuts. This whiskey exudes The Macallan's excellence and delivers a harmonious balance between 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 whiskeys, offers a progression of taste experiences, each expressing a characteristic sweetness and complexity.

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

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