The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old 2023 release has undergone a maturation of three decades within hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez. Deliciously smooth with a long, decadent finish, the expression is the richest of Macallan’s much-loved sherry cask range. Presented at 43% abv. Expect aromas of honey drizzled figs and dates, with hints of caramelised pineapple and chocolate orange. The palate bursts with rich fruit cake flavour, alongside stem ginger, cinnamon and toasted oak, which lead to a finish of spiced oak and orange zest.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old 2023 release has undergone a maturation of three decades within hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez. Deliciously smooth with a long, decadent finish, the expression is the richest of Macallan’s much-loved sherry cask range. Presented at 43% abv. Expect aromas of honey drizzled figs and dates, with hints of caramelised pineapple and chocolate orange. The palate bursts with rich fruit cake flavour, alongside stem ginger, cinnamon and toasted oak, which lead to a finish of spiced oak and orange zest.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old 2023 release has undergone a maturation of three decades within hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez. Deliciously smooth with a long, decadent finish, the expression is the richest of Macallan’s much-loved sherry cask range. Presented at 43% abv. Expect aromas of honey drizzled figs and dates, with hints of caramelised pineapple and chocolate orange. The palate bursts with rich fruit cake flavour, alongside stem ginger, cinnamon and toasted oak, which lead to a finish of spiced oak and orange zest.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old 2023 release has undergone a maturation of three decades within hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez. Deliciously smooth with a long, decadent finish, the expression is the richest of Macallan’s much-loved sherry cask range. Presented at 43% abv. Expect aromas of honey drizzled figs and dates, with hints of caramelised pineapple and chocolate orange. The palate bursts with rich fruit cake flavour, alongside stem ginger, cinnamon and toasted oak, which lead to a finish of spiced oak and orange zest.
Last updated at 07/08/2026 10:10:52
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml - Each
Delivery $12
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On the 12, the nose is absolutely beautiful. Upfront is hazelnut, honey, and malt with sherry red fruits and coconut underneath. There is lots of chocolate strawberry, oak, cinnamon, and orange zest that appear as the whisky opens up.The palate is far less exciting compared to the nose. It starts very dessert driven with marzipan, butter, ginger snap cookie, graham crackers, and caramel apple. The mid transitions into baked nuts like pecan pie and candied walnuts. The finish is dry and ends with oak, mild sherry mustiness, clove, allspice, and almond toffee with faint heat and walnut waxiness that trails off.Overall this is amazing whisky. It’s a blend of sherry and European oak casks and the quality is phenomenal. For 86 proof, the flavors are robust and rich. ... MoreOn the 12, the nose is absolutely beautiful. Upfront is hazelnut, honey, and malt with sherry red fruits and coconut underneath. There is lots of chocolate strawberry, oak, cinnamon, and orange zest that appear as the whisky opens up.The palate is far less exciting compared to the nose. It starts very dessert driven with marzipan, butter, ginger snap cookie, graham crackers, and caramel apple. The mid transitions into baked nuts like pecan pie and candied walnuts. The finish is dry and ends with oak, mild sherry mustiness, clove, allspice, and almond toffee with faint heat and walnut waxiness that trails off.Overall this is amazing whisky. It’s a blend of sherry and European oak casks and the quality is phenomenal. For 86 proof, the flavors are robust and rich. Macallan products tend to run pretty high in price but this is no disappointment.
originally posted on totalwine.com
Didn’t see the box was purple (vs black) bc they left the white outer sleeve on it :/. My intent was to purchase the 18 YR Sherry Cask (black box) but purchased the 18 YRDouble Cask. I am not a fan of bourbon barrel aged/finished Scotch and this version is a good example why. I find the finish to be dry, causing the finish to be disappointing. It does, however, start out with the same richness as the Sherry Cask, but more oaky which causes the dry finish. Welp! Now I have something to serve “on-the-fence about Scotch” Bourbon drinkers.
originally posted on totalwine.com
I've sampled Macallan Twelves for over 30 yrs. I keep small samples of various whiskies thru the years under nitrogen in a climate controlled frig. It's still a good pick, if you like Speyside malt styles. But like a lot of whiskies, they've made slight process and sourcing changes over the years that probably increased efficiencies at the price of taste. Most may not recognize the subtle nuance changes from year to year, but over time they do add up. My speculative guess is they take a slightly large cut from the distillate heart nowadays and try to make it up the taste with aging and blending. What they produced 30 years ago was 'great' for its style. Today it is merely 'good.' Be warned whiskey snobs.
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml - Each
Delivery $12
On the 12, the nose is absolutely beautiful. Upfront is hazelnut, honey, and malt with sherry red fruits and coconut underneath. There is lots of chocolate strawberry, oak, cinnamon, and orange zest that appear as the whisky opens up.The palate is far less exciting compared to the nose. It starts very dessert driven with marzipan, butter, ginger snap cookie, graham crackers, and caramel apple. The mid transitions into baked nuts like pecan pie and candied walnuts. The finish is dry and ends with oak, mild sherry mustiness, clove, allspice, and almond toffee with faint heat and walnut waxiness that trails off.Overall this is amazing whisky. It’s a blend of sherry and European oak casks and the quality is phenomenal. For 86 proof, the flavors are robust and rich. ... MoreOn the 12, the nose is absolutely beautiful. Upfront is hazelnut, honey, and malt with sherry red fruits and coconut underneath. There is lots of chocolate strawberry, oak, cinnamon, and orange zest that appear as the whisky opens up.The palate is far less exciting compared to the nose. It starts very dessert driven with marzipan, butter, ginger snap cookie, graham crackers, and caramel apple. The mid transitions into baked nuts like pecan pie and candied walnuts. The finish is dry and ends with oak, mild sherry mustiness, clove, allspice, and almond toffee with faint heat and walnut waxiness that trails off.Overall this is amazing whisky. It’s a blend of sherry and European oak casks and the quality is phenomenal. For 86 proof, the flavors are robust and rich. Macallan products tend to run pretty high in price but this is no disappointment.
Didn’t see the box was purple (vs black) bc they left the white outer sleeve on it :/. My intent was to purchase the 18 YR Sherry Cask (black box) but purchased the 18 YRDouble Cask. I am not a fan of bourbon barrel aged/finished Scotch and this version is a good example why. I find the finish to be dry, causing the finish to be disappointing. It does, however, start out with the same richness as the Sherry Cask, but more oaky which causes the dry finish. Welp! Now I have something to serve “on-the-fence about Scotch” Bourbon drinkers.
I've sampled Macallan Twelves for over 30 yrs. I keep small samples of various whiskies thru the years under nitrogen in a climate controlled frig. It's still a good pick, if you like Speyside malt styles. But like a lot of whiskies, they've made slight process and sourcing changes over the years that probably increased efficiencies at the price of taste. Most may not recognize the subtle nuance changes from year to year, but over time they do add up. My speculative guess is they take a slightly large cut from the distillate heart nowadays and try to make it up the taste with aging and blending. What they produced 30 years ago was 'great' for its style. Today it is merely 'good.' Be warned whiskey snobs.
I got this as a gift and had never tried it before. While I like scotch, I do not like peaty or smoky flavors, and this has neither of those. As this is uncommon to find in higher end scotches, I was pleasantly surprised. While a little on the higher price end I don't think I would purchase this frequently, but I could see picking up a bottle of this a year for special occasions. It is a very smooth scotch and goes nice on the rocks.
Macallan 12 Double Cask is an impressive Scotch compared to most other 12’s on the market. I prefer The Yamazaki and the Balvenie over this one. Do not get me wrong, I am on my 5th bottle of it.The greatest thing about Scotch is the experience and like all experiences, it’s different for everyone.I like to think of myself as more of a Scotch explorer than a connoisseur. One of the things I like most about Scotch is the variety and variations from one to the other. This includes year over year as Scotch varies from one year to the next. Over time, my preference of one to another changes. As an example, my favorite daily drinker for years was the Lagavulin 16, a fine smoky Scotch with plenty of complexity, a worthy spot in anyone’s collection. Most recently the ... MoreMacallan 12 Double Cask is an impressive Scotch compared to most other 12’s on the market. I prefer The Yamazaki and the Balvenie over this one. Do not get me wrong, I am on my 5th bottle of it.The greatest thing about Scotch is the experience and like all experiences, it’s different for everyone.I like to think of myself as more of a Scotch explorer than a connoisseur. One of the things I like most about Scotch is the variety and variations from one to the other. This includes year over year as Scotch varies from one year to the next. Over time, my preference of one to another changes. As an example, my favorite daily drinker for years was the Lagavulin 16, a fine smoky Scotch with plenty of complexity, a worthy spot in anyone’s collection. Most recently the Balvenie 12 Doublewood has claimed my daily drinker spot although the Walker 15 sneaks in every now and again. The Macallan 18 which for some reason (maybe it’s because I do not drink it that often), always makes my top spot. It’s just a really good Scotch. I mix it up as to how I take it depending on what experience I want to have. Neat is great for those times when you want the deep notes from the woods and are looking for the real deal. I usually take it on the rocks so that the flavors smooth out a bit and I can get more complexity from the Scotch. The only time I put a splash in is if the alcohol content is high to take the bite off. My older reviews were listed as 1KoolDad but for some reason this site will not let me use my own “Nickname” anymore.
I enjoy rye and bourbon a lot. I recently made the decision to try scotch. My father, a hefty scotch consumer, advised me to buy this bottle. Sincerely, I wasn't a big fan of it at first. For me, it was a little too soft. I put the bottle away for a few weeks, then when I opened it again, WOW! I noticed something there that I had previously missed. Smooth and lovely best describe it. Excellent nose and finish. I found it hard to believe my initial disappointment. You'll really like this if you like bourbons like Angels Envy.
For any die hard Scotch whiskey Fan, Macallan has been a favorite with the Scott whiskey lovers but at a cost... It's good quality, however, not everyone an afford it but if you can splurge then this would be worth splurging on. It makes a fantastic gift!!I would love to be able to tell you bout taste, however, I've never tried it but going off by some one who's opinion and review I trust.Wooden Cork's customer service is superb!
After having tried both Glenlivet 12, Glenfiddich 12 and Highland Park 12, I bought this MacAllan 12 Yr double cask expecting something better and was let down. Sherry barrel aging in Speysides typically impart the almost prune-like sweet character from the Pedro Ximenez grapes' influence, but this is lacking in the MacAllan. Bourbon barrel aging usually produces vanilla, baking spice and caramel notes, but these are also lacking in the MacAllan. The peat element of the MacAllan manifests as an unpleasant bitterness, and the alcoholic burn is stronger than competitors. The qualities don't play nicely in the MacAllan, like a band that has rehearsed their parts well but the instruments are poorly mixed by the soundman during their live performance, creating a less ... MoreAfter having tried both Glenlivet 12, Glenfiddich 12 and Highland Park 12, I bought this MacAllan 12 Yr double cask expecting something better and was let down. Sherry barrel aging in Speysides typically impart the almost prune-like sweet character from the Pedro Ximenez grapes' influence, but this is lacking in the MacAllan. Bourbon barrel aging usually produces vanilla, baking spice and caramel notes, but these are also lacking in the MacAllan. The peat element of the MacAllan manifests as an unpleasant bitterness, and the alcoholic burn is stronger than competitors. The qualities don't play nicely in the MacAllan, like a band that has rehearsed their parts well but the instruments are poorly mixed by the soundman during their live performance, creating a less than stellar experience for the audience who paid top dollar for their tickets.The sweet, prune-like, cigar tobacco-like aromas and the vanilla and baking spice elements present in Glenfiddich 12, paired with its comparable smoothness going down, makes it a far more desirable Speyside than this MacAllan, which is much harsher and less pleasant on the tongue in comparison. Odd because their production processes are very similar.
This is one of the best 12-YO scotch whiskeys. Its creamy taste results from aging in both American and European sherry oak casks (but not bourbon casks). Warm finish with a touch of vanilla. Drink it neat or with a quarter teaspoon of pure, room-temperature water for the best taste. Best in its price range.
On the nose, the Macallan 12 Year Double Cask has a sweet and fruity aroma with notes of honey, caramel, and dried fruit. Upon tasting, the whisky is well-balanced with a creamy mouthfeel and flavors of vanilla, toffee, and cinnamon, followed by a long, warm finish with hints of oak and spice. It is a well-balanced, smooth, and complex whisky that is perfect for sipping on its own or paired with your favorite cigar or dessert. Highly recommended!
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
