Macallan 12 Year Old The Colour Collection Single Malt Whisky

Part of the Colour Collection from Macallan, the 12 Years Old Single Malt has been aged in American oak casks, harmoniously complemented with a subtle inclusion from European oak from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
A travel exclusive, The Colour Collection, comprising 12, 15, 18, 21, and 30 Year Old expressions, is a celebration of The Macallan's commitment to Natural Colour and Sherry Seasoning.
The Colours of Jerez are reflected in this 12 Year Old expression by artist and graphic designer David Carson, who captured the strikingly pale terroir of Jerez de la Frontera, with lemon yellow, drips of chalky white, “albero” and “teja”, and a branch from a sherry grapevine.

    Nose:    Sweet oak, lemon peel with vanilla biscuits and pear.

    Taste:    Syrup sponge with citrus curd, orchard fruits and a hint of nutmeg.

    Finish:    Medium with sweet oak and citrus peel.

Macallan was one of the first distillers in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then, Macallan has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America and Scotland - and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship.
The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. The original name of the area was “Maghellan”, taken from the Gaelic word “magh”, meaning fertile ground and “Ellan”, from the Monk St.Fillan - who held a close association with the church that stood in the grounds of The Macallan Estate until 1400. Farmers had been making whisky on their Speyside farms in the area for centuries, using their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.