{"product_id":"macallan-sherry-oak-12yo","title":"Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf one whisky defines the sherried Speyside style, it's this one. The Macallan 12 Sherry Oak is matured entirely in oak seasoned with Jerez oloroso — no bourbon casks, no shortcuts — and it's the bottle that built the distillery's reputation for richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMacallan sits above the River Spey at Craigellachie, and the house puts enormous stock in its casks; the sherry-seasoned oak, shipped from Spain, does most of the heavy lifting on flavour and colour. The 12 is the most accessible expression of that philosophy, and still a benchmark by which other sherried malts get judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is all dried fruit — raisin, sultana, a bit of fig — with vanilla, ginger and a whisper of wood smoke. The palate is smooth and full: sherried fruit, orange, clove and a nutty, resiny oak underneath. At 40% it's rounded and easy, no water required. The finish is medium-long, sweet and gently spiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic after-dinner malt, and a fine introduction to what sherry casks can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat in a tulip glass at room temperature. It doesn't need water, though a drop won't hurt. Leave the ice in the freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Drink It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Connaught Bar for the full Mayfair treatment. Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood. The American Bar at The Savoy for a touch of occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for savoury weight rather than pudding. A wedge of aged Manchego, some cured ham or a handful of walnuts suits it, with a few raisins on the side if you want to nod to the sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234590204228,"sku":"HO18301CNV","price":95.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/001-BSMWS0000-DPL_1_b0ca6e01-cf09-4f67-8ea4-32ad9e229292.png?v=1733165338","url":"https:\/\/checkout.houseofdecant.com\/products\/macallan-sherry-oak-12yo","provider":"House of Decant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}