Double Cask is the Macallan that is aged twelve years in seasoned sherry casks and then married to scotch that has been aged in European oak casks. The result is bottled at 43% and placed in a truly lovely bottle. How does it taste? Let's find out:
Nose: Obvious sherry from the first moment the fumes hit your nose. Rancio and raisins. Light sulfur. Fino sherry and maybe even tawny port. Dried fruit. And a nice balsamic note.
Mouthfeel: Syrupy.
Palate: Follows the nose closely - rancio and dry sherry. Oak tannins and some light baking spices - add water and the baking spices come forward a bit. Some dried fruit. More of that balsamic (sherry vinegar?) note.
Finish: Dry oak tannins and dried raisins and prunes. The oak lasts a medium length.
Verdict: This might be a little one-note, but this is a nice note. The sherry is simple, but it's rich, and it gets the job done. It might not be the best Macallan in the world, but it gives you a good idea of what Macallan prizes: rich sherry notes married to a good oak presence. The exact opposite of an Islay dram, as well.
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