Tasting Notes The Macallan 12yr sherry oak is arguably the single most valuable scotch SKU in the world. Short, squatty stills produce a rich, biscuity, malty, rich spirit which gets aged for twelve years exclusively in sherry seasoned casks from Spain. The result is a big, brawling, oily, malty single malt fused inextricably with the dried red fruit aromas and flavors of a sherry cask. It's rich on both ends, and that's why people love it. The nose is pure sherry with a hint of ginger spice. The palate is dried fruit, orchard fruit, with a layer of rich malty goodness beneath. bottled at 86 proof. There's a reason why some things are popular. World's Most Valuable Scotch