{"product_id":"the-macallan-12-years-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-sherry-oak-cask","title":"The Macallan 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Sherry Oak Cask","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-844 citation-end-844\"\u003eThe Macallan was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and schoolteacher, on a plateau above the River Spey in northeast Scotland.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since its inception, the distillery has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The brand's rise to global prominence was accelerated in the late 20th century through a steadfast commitment to sherry-seasoned casks. In 2018, Macallan opened a new, state-of-the-art subterranean distillery and visitor center on the Easter Elchies estate to meet increasing global demand.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看The Macallan的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwja74-s0aGSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_BI\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer and Master Distiller\u003c\/b\u003e The distillery is owned by Edrington, an international spirits company. \u003cspan class=\"citation-843 citation-end-843\"\u003eThe production process is overseen by a highly skilled team of whisky makers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-842 citation-end-842\"\u003eKirsteen Campbell serves as the Master Whisky Maker for The Macallan, having broken ground as the first woman to hold this role in the distillery's history.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alongside her, the team ensures that the \"New Make\" spirit meets the exacting standards required for long-term maturation. The Master of Wood also plays a critical role, as Macallan sources, crafts, seasons, and toasts its own oak casks, maintaining total control over the wood quality.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看The Macallan的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwja74-s0aGSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_RI\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看The Macallan的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwja74-s0aGSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_hI\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRaw Materials and Terroir\u003c\/b\u003e The primary raw material is Minstrel barley, a specific variety that provides the oily mouthfeel and robust spirit character Macallan is known for. The distillery is located on a 485-acre estate in Speyside, where the local environment and soft water sourced from boreholes on the estate contribute to the production process. \u003cspan class=\"citation-841 citation-end-841\"\u003eThe surrounding Highland climate provides the cool, humid conditions necessary for a slow and steady maturation process within the warehouses.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This local \"terroir\" ensures the spirit interacts consistently with the oak over the twelve-year aging period.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Spirits Platform的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwja74-s0aGSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_xI\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDistillation Method and Still Type\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-840 citation-end-840\"\u003eMacallan is famous for its \"Curiously Small Stills,\" which are among the smallest in the industry.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e These copper pot stills have a unique shape and size that maximize copper contact, helping to concentrate the spirit and create a rich, heavy, and fruity liquid. The distillery also takes a very narrow \"cut\" of the distillation run, selecting only about 16% of the final spirit to be filled into casks. This high-quality hearts-cut ensures the final product is exceptionally smooth and retains the complex esters created during the fermentation and distillation phases.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看FINE+RARE的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwja74-s0aGSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgBM\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaturation and Cask Management\u003c\/b\u003e This expression is matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. Macallan invests more in its cask sourcing than any other distillery, managing the process from the initial selection of European and American oak trees to the two-year seasoning period with dry Oloroso sherry. \u003cspan class=\"citation-839 citation-end-839\"\u003eFor the Sherry Oak range, there is a heavy emphasis on European oak, which imparts a darker color and more intense spice notes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e These casks are never artificially colored, meaning the deep gold hue of the whisky is derived entirely from the interaction between spirit and wood.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看The Macallan的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwja74-s0aGSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgRM\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The nose opens with rich dried fruits, notably raisins and sultanas, balanced by a hint of sweet vanilla and fresh ginger. On the palate, the whisky is medium-bodied and exceptionally smooth. It delivers flavors of spicy fruitcake, cinnamon, and cloves, followed by a touch of wood smoke and toasted oak. The mouthfeel is creamy and coating. The finish is long and warming, leaving a lingering sweetness of dried fruits combined with a subtle, dry oak tannin. It is a quintessential sherried malt that balances sweetness with spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing and Consumption Style\u003c\/b\u003e This whisky pairs beautifully with rich, savory dishes or indulgent desserts. It complements roasted meats like venison or lamb, where the sherry sweetness cuts through the gamey fats. For a dessert pairing, dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa or a traditional ginger cake enhances the spicy notes of the dram. It is also excellent with aged cheeses such as Manchego or a mature Cheddar. While traditionally enjoyed neat to appreciate the complexity, a few drops of water can be added to release further floral and fruit aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e To fully experience the aromatic profile, the whisky should be served at room temperature, ideally between 18°C and 20°C. Using a Glencairn glass or a tulip-shaped tasting glass is recommended to concentrate the vapors at the rim. If the alcohol heat feels too prominent, the addition of a small amount of filtered room-temperature water will lower the ABV slightly and open up the more delicate spice notes. It is generally advised not to serve this specific expression over ice, as extreme cold can mute the rich sherry oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e Once bottled, Scotch whisky does not age or improve in the glass. The bottle should be stored upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to prevent the degradation of the natural color and flavor compounds. Unlike wine, the cork should not be kept in constant contact with the liquid, as the high alcohol content can cause the cork to disintegrate over time. An unopened bottle can remain in pristine condition for decades. Once opened, it is best consumed within 12 to 18 months to avoid excessive oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrain Composition and Percentage Used\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Malted Barley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e 40% - 43%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922257592534,"sku":null,"price":630.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/TheMacallan12YearsOldHighlandSingleMaltScotchWhiskySherryOakCask.png?v=1773667721","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/the-macallan-12-years-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-sherry-oak-cask","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}