Macallan 12 Double Cask vs Macallan 12 Year
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2016
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Gotta say after 2 or 3 months watching you two you have officially become my favorite Scotch Channel
YES!!! Finally! Thanks 4cooey.
My go to has always been the traditional Macallan 12, but today I picked up a bottle of the double cask 12 so I looked on RUclips to get an analysis to watch as I take my first sips. I really like your guys' analysis and personalities. Thanks! 👍
the standard Macallan 12 is one of my favs and a staple on my bar.
....Great review guys .....as always very fair and informative......drinking 12 year Maccalan now ......very good scotch !! .....cheers from Mark "
Thanks Mark. I just picked up the Glengoyne 18, our review of it will be coming up. Not disappointed, is all i'm going to say. Scott
Really enjoyed the head-to-head format; looking forward to future ones! It's easier to follow than the humongo shoot-outs...not to mention that nobody wanted to kill anyone by the end of this video. The 12 year Macallan is great stuff; lush and rich and decadent. It's my father-in-law's single malt of preference. I'll keep my eyes open to a chance to try the Double Cask...I just saw it at Binny's today, so fingers crossed they start pouring in their "tasting room" in Lincoln Park.
Thanks Kevin! We like the video's where nobody gets killed!
I have the Macallan 10 & 12. Haven't tried the Double Cask yet though. Good video and great info. Thanks guys!
thanks simple diversion!
I love the fact you guys have been into whisky for only a couple of years, but you wonder what the "new folks" would think. Sorry but that makes me smile.
That is true Triplecap, we're kind newbies ourselves.
Tip: If you pour and let the double cask sit in the glass for about 10-15 minutes the sherry really really comes out. I have to say I didn't love the double cask at first, thought it was a bit too sweet compared to what I usually like but it has grown on me quite a bit as I've gone through the bottle. It is a fine scotch.
It is good and being a sherry guy i've almost bought more bottles of the Double Cask just to have, but too much whisky not enough $
The wife has been watching a lot of episodes. After this episode I buy a bottle. She likes this one a lot. "I like it. I'm gonna hide it in my super secrete place. You can't have any". Now I have to hunt down where this "place" is. I didn't figure on a Dummie episode translating into me going on a scavenger hunt. Hooray for adventures I reckon. At least I know there's a Macallan 12 somewhere in the house.
make sure to look in the open.
Great review. Really looking forward to the live shows. Even though it's past my bedtime.
You can do it Luis!
The Double Cask has more American oak ex-sherry casks in the mix and that completely changes the profile. American oak tends to bring out citrus notes and that was something I quickly noticed on the palate.
Good to know Shuboy. Thats why i'm getting definitely more citrus on the palate. Scott
Good review as usual. Mac12 is my go to sherry scotch. I recently compared the 12 to the double cask 12, to the fine oak 15 and the fine oak 10. I had three other people tasting with me. My buddy and our wives. My wife is a rum drinker and my buddies wife is a bourbon drinker. Everyone preferred the double cask 12. The men preferred the std mac12 to the other two while the women preferred the fine oak 15 to the mac12 and the fine oak 10. All were good. At $38 bucks the Fine oak 10 was the winner of the day for value to taste. Overall win went to the double cask 12. But I can see myself preferring the std mac12 on different days. The fine oak 15 was excellent, but when you throw in cost it looses.
Very interesting.
this is exactly the comparisons i like to see. double cask is my first taste of macallan and im interested in how it compares to the other expressions. i found glengoyne 12 is very similar to the macallan dc with the dc being more citrus tart and woody finish. glengoyne has better fruit finish. both get more honey sweet with water. love to see more inter-distillary comparisons
that would be a good comparison to do side by side. Thanks whiskeyLab, will have to try that.
Hi guys, just picked up a bottle of the double cask and OH MY is that good! Found it to be so sweet and full of sherry flavor but not getting the same sour notes that you got. Truly found it to be one that's a keeper, tried this on a person who really doesn't seem to like scotch and even he was impressed with all the subtle flavors and how it changes.
Thanks dummies.
I agree Jerry. I like the Macallan line and was impressed with the double cask. scott
We had several people here locally that were not sure they liked Scotch. They tried this and immediate went out and bought one. Great stuff.
Love Macallan 12. If you guys enjoy Sherry matured malts, you must try Glengoyne 21. Great review guys.
Thanks Vaquero!
Great job guys, I watch every video! Started drinking scotch about 4 months ago, starting to understand the taste...any recommendations for a drinker of 4 months? Have not had anything past a 12 year. Keep it up!!
What would you say is your favorite or what have you liked?
Hey Scotch Test Dummies! If you dont mind me askin, what kind of camera do you guys use to make your videos? They are always great and i'd like to pick up some new equipment for my own channel, any advice would be gladly appreciated, thanks
Scott has the brand new super cool professional camera. He will have to give you the stats. Bart uses an older Panasonic HD Camcorder HDC-TM90. It works great but could be a littler sharper. You can tell when Scott has filmed and when I have. We split those duties. bart
I honestly use my iphone 6 to film videos, yours are always great tho, thanks for the input, would love to know more about your ways, thanks again guys
Great review, thanks. In my area the double cask is $75, and the traditional sherry is $50. With that in mind, I will probably just buy one DC to try, and stay with the traditional sherry moving forward
You still won't be disappointed.
Update: got to do a head-to-head of these two last night at a tasting! You guys are right on the money. Double Cask is still pretty sherry-forward, but with those dry, woody oak and sweet vanilla notes. I'll probably stick to the original 12 year myself.
Thanks Kevin.
HI Guys, I went a Macallan even and tasted these and 15 fine and the Rare Cask. Agree with your conclusions about these 2 bottles. Good work.
we need to get the fine oaks to test. i'm hearing good things.
I like it. the 15 years fine oak. I think i like it better than the 12 double cask. If i want sherry I will go for 12 Sherry if i want lighter the 15 year fine oak.
If you'll notice the Double Cask says Sherry "seasoned" which usually means they sloshed around a little in refill casks for a while then dumped it out vs Sherry matured casks, a short cut that gives less influence but they can call it Sherried. I probably won't bother with the DC unless someone runs it on sale, I can catch the Sherry 12 for $49 if I watch for it.
Now that's a good catch
Great review!
Thanks Viewpoint
I'm definitely going to watch it again but I thought Bart mixed his glasses. Macallan is one of my top picks. Thank you guys.
we encourage the re-watching of our show!
Yes he mixed up the glasses.
@@garydziak5476 Agreed
Just purchased a bottle of sherry cask 12 yo at Walmart in Cody Wyoming for $49.50. Can't wait to try it.
one of my favs! Scott
Wow, great price. I paid $115 in Poland.
I just tried the Macallan 12 Double Cask last night as part of my live Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar tasting. Was pleasantly surprised and then I find out that most prefer the Macallan 12 (original). Looks like I'll have to check the prices over here to see how well its priced here. I like this video vs format.
Thanks for watching Les!
My pleasure! I wish I had a partner with whom I could do my videos! Cheers!
...ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW FELLOWS.......BTW WAS ABLE TO A/B THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR WITH THE MACALLAN 18 YEAR THE OTHER NIGHT .......THE 12 YEAR STILL GETS MY VOTE ........NOT EVEN CLOSE, TO MY PALATE
ANYWAY .....WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU GUYS COMPARE THE TWO ALSO AND GET YOUR THOUGHTS .......CHEERS FROM MARK
You both do superbly on your reviews. Bart adds some levity to the reviews........TEST IT!
thanks Ronald!
Bought a bottle a week ago. Was disappointed with the finish. It was very weak and quick. Maybe it's the combo of casks. I'm sticking with the traditional 12 year old.
I started to taste the macallan 12 double cast but after a 4th glass I started a party instead
that sounds like a good call Lin! Thanks for tuning in!
I have watched & enjoyed your reviews for quite awhile Guys! Recently, I commented in jest about JA. JA don't lose your energy or enthusiasm...I miss it
Bart likes the JA too!
JA...could mean Jazzy Attitude!!! That's me. Bart. Thanks for the comments Jerry. Good bad or ugly what you see on camera is pretty much what we are...I'm actually better looking in person with more hair and less hats...
well some hair....
As with many of the new Scotch's Macallan is making, this expression seems to be a concession to how difficult it now is to acquire high-quality European Sherry oak casks. Still, I liked this one quite a bit.
true, this is a good one though too albeit different than previous versions of the Cask Strength.
Like these Vs.comparisons. Bart a JA and his neck has heeled?! Sounds like an interesting story. Just had a free tasting of the Double Oak and prefer the "original" 12 year. Being very new to scotches, the 12 year is more balanced and rounded to me. VERY nice. The double has too many flavors that are kinda distracting but still a nice drink. Cheers.
We love the Vs too. more of those to come soon
I came back to watch this one, and it is amazing to compare, what you claim to be your first comparison (versus) review with you elaborately organized shoot-outs that have many many bottles to compare. HA!
thanks Andrew!
Hello, great video as usual. I posted my video of vintage scoch including my 90 yr old bottle. Do you know any distributors that could help me get in contact with Ballantine distillery? I would like their opinion on my bottle. Thanks
Sorry Hillbilly, don't know anyone there. I'll have to check out your video.
If you still have a old red box sherry cask would like to see a side by side review with the new black box sherry cask. Know it's a bit late as the black box has been out a while but enquiring minds want to know. Cheers Guy's
Great review guys! This one has inspired me to buy both 'expressions' in the near future. If you can get your hands on the Aberlour 12yo Non-Chilled Filtered, it would be a great review if you did the same format (that you just did with Macallan) with the Double cask Aberlour 12yo.
will have to look for it, we've done the Double Cask 12.
oh yes, I remember your review of the Double Cask, which is why I would look forward to a comaprison review. I had both and leaned toward the Non Chilled filtered 12yo.
If you cannot find it out in Kansas, I am sure you can find it here in Colorado, if you are ever passing through again.
The two places I definitely saw them were at Chambers Wine and Liquor and Heritage Wine and Liquor. They might have it at Apple Jack, but it isn't stated on their website.
And another liquor store that certainly rivals Apple Jack, is Davidsons Liquors. Happy hunting.
going to have to check those out online, may not be through denver for awhile, unless i make it out for a broncos' game!
I know Davidsons has a fairly informative website as does Apple Jack, but the other two do not. You might have to call to see if they have the Aberlour in stock. Anyway, I look forward to picking up a bottle of the Macallan. By the way, I am not sure if I missed you mentioning this in the review, but what was the price point?
Sour notes usually means there is a worn out whisky blended in the batch and maybe a bad cask give the spirit vinegar type note. A malt vinegar sourness.
Good to know, it shows up quite a bit if its the same sour note we're talking about.
Find yourself some malt vinegar. Wet a finger with the vinegar and taste it, then eat a saltine and sip some of the Macallan. The more vinegar "Bitter, sour"you get the more likely it the cask and more of a off putting sweet malt with no spirit charter, the whisky. I'm a little surprise you got the bitterness out of the 12 and not the Double Cask. Most of the time I will drink a beer with whisky. Bitter to sweet, I have caught some off flavours doing that.
Please correct me if I am wrong but I don't think you mentioned if they were chill filtered or if there was color added?
We may have overlooked that Martin. I would look on the bottles but
Bart has them both at his place.
Macallan does chill filter but they never add caramel. One of the distillery's "Six Pillars" is sticking to natural color.
Yup, thought that color would not be added because of the x wine casks. But, chill filtering is kind of a deal breaker for me as I prefer the more natural state and better mouth feel of non chill filtered. Still waiting for the Dummies to answer my question though.
I'm off to Scotland in two weeks fellas. Destination: Speyside. Macallan is one of many distilleries we will be visiting for sure. BTW, I like when Bart is a jackass. Cheers!!
Don't encourage him Cato!
I always aim to please! Show me encouraged!!!!!!! Scott get me a dram...Bart
Don't ever change Bart!
I am still proud of you two.
Thanks Stephanie! nothing wrong with the Double Cask at all!
Your palates are accurate but your descriptions are misleading. They are BOTH 100% sherry cask. Double uses European and American sherry casks. Original is all (or nearly all) European oak casks. Hence the honey and citrus of the double.
I thought the wording was weird as I was reading them on the labels, and have since learned what you are saying and that the American Oak will give that lighter citrus note. Thanks Jim! Scott
Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't Sherry mature in American oak? Or is that just fino sherry?
Both types actually. Spanish sherry tends to be aged in European oak and American oak.
Double cask is a better entry bottle 🙌🙌
good call Shimon.
Hi Scott and bart
I hope you guys are doing well, and I hope Scott You are getting better with the covid problem, I have several Macallan 12year olds, and a couple of the older ones, but let me say that I don't buy any Macallan's anymore because there just garbage for the money you have to spend, I have a bottle of the 18year old and a bottle of the rare cask, rare cask batch 2, and out of all the Macallan's I have the the edition series #4 is my favorite of all the Macallan whiskeys, I have all the edition series but the 1 and 2, I think the Macallan 4 is the best of all of the editions, I will never buy another Macallan whiskey but the edition 4,but I went on the secondary market to find another edition #4 to buy, and oh my God it's going for around $400.00 dollars, so I guess I will keep the unopened bottle that I have left for the future, I really want to open it, but I will wait to see where it goes from here on out, cheers guy's and keep up the great reviews, I watch all of them that I can, bye for now.
Frankie
Thanks Frankie. Open that bottle and enjoy it. All the more so if you don’t plan on buying a second one. Bart would say they aren’t garbage but they do charge what they can. Judging by that secondary market they may even be undercharging. And I’m with you on price. I can’t afford to buy too many of their bottles either. bart
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Hi Scott and bart
I just opened up a bottle of the older Macallan 12, and I think it's better, but have to wait for it to open up, will let you know !!!
Boom
oh and I prefer the macallen 12 dc to the 18 but haven't done side by side comparison.
i still prefer the regular Macallan 12 Sherry Cask to the DC, but love them both!
@@ScotchTestDummies I read yesterday and confirmed today that the Original Exclusive 12 year old has been discontinued so I am putting on a lot of miles looking for it. After 3 hours of hunting I only found one bottle on the west side of town, getting ready to hit the east side. Gotta Go :0(
Would love you see these two compared to the Fine Oak 12 if you can find a bottle, might have to get one shipped from the UK...
Didn't even think about including the Fine Oak. Only thing is no sherry influence to it.
Fine Oak 12 has Euro Oak seasoned with sherry, American Oak seasoned with sherry, and American oak seasoned with bourbon.
Did not know that. I thought it was just prior filled oak barrels. Will have to pick it up for sure.
Let me know if you find one. Had to get mine from UK auction
Will do!
STD, just picked up a bottle of the Mac DC 12 for $50.. I will try it next week and let you know what I think. Now I have 2 Mac's in my bar. I was sipping on the Mac Ed 2 last night. That sure is good, but I think $100 is a little to high, should be about $65-75..
Bart doesn't disagree. Good stuff either way.
Do you guys or anyone knows the meaning of the Macallan bottle code? It's written on the back of the front label, and it would be important to determine the year of bottling and quality of the liquid. There are lots of interpretations on the Internet. It goes something like this: L0244P L10 09 07 22:27.
don't know anything about it.
I haven't had a bottle of MacAllan in a long time... Maybe it's time I picked some up and made a video of it.
give the double cask a try if you can find it.
It probably costs a snotload over here...
knowing Canada, yes.
Nice double review guys... You's should try and get your hands on a bottle of the Macallan that Daniel Craig drinks in Skyfall... The big badass 50 year old =P (if you don't mind selling a kidney each).
Now you are just teasing us.
You have to admit though what a privilege that would be to drink that!
oh, i know. maybe someday.
Scotch Test Dummies Just keep buyin' those lottery tickets and hope for the best. That's what I do =P
how much is the regular Mac12 in the USA?
both the same price in our area, around $55
that's pretty cheap. in Germany it's around 75€ ,not always available and only 40% abv. but I was lucky to find a 0,75 liter bottle with 43%. i guess this is your normal bottling?
without looking i think 43% is the norm.
I have been avoiding the maccallan whiskies as overmarketed and overpriced. Is that a prejudice of mine I should rethink?
it wouldn't hurt giving this one a try. The Macallan 12 has just become well known by the overmarketing and the 18 Macallan really is one of the best sherried scotches i've had, it is overpriced at $269 in our area. I wish it was around $150. you may find the Double Cask nice if you like sherried scotch,
What the fuck is a 'dark fruit'
think plums, raisins, dates, blackberries!
Is the smacking necessary?
Nope
@@ScotchTestDummies But highly recommended.