Macallan 12 Sherry Oak, 40%

THE REVIEW

Where do you start with Macallan 12 Year Old? A foundation product of epic proportions that is responsible for getting so many of us into the whisky game. That’s still valid for new and experienced whisky drinkers, however, these days, things are much more expensive, and much more…corporate.

Given the price tag for this bottle across the world and how it’s still in such huge demand, why is this? Anyone who spends any time at all in the whisky space is exposed to Glenallachie, Glendronach, Edradour, Speyburn, and countless other single malt whiskies that lead you down this sherried path.

So given the current state of the worlds finances, why is Macallan 12 still outselling most of its counterparts when it comes to cases across the planet? The release of very premium, NAS art statement bottles, the constant partnering with high level brands like Bentley, the need to be the brand at that level of luxury – but why should a consumer in the modern world really care about that? Especially given the amount of independent and other large conglomerate whiskies that are as good but cheaper.

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