The Macallan Year Of The Rat Limited Edition Double Cask 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky 2020

The Macallan Year of the Rat 2020 is a limited edition Lunar New Year gift set celebrating the first animal of the Chinese Zodiac — featuring two bottles of The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old in a specially designed Lunar New Year gift box adorned with traditional knots and an artistic rat zodiac symbol in red and gold, the traditional colours of the celebration.

The Year of the Rat celebrates the Rat’s position as the first and most dynamic animal in the Chinese Zodiac — associated with intelligence, adaptability, and pioneering spirit. The Double Cask 12 Years Old is the same expression as the standard Double Cask: a Speyside single malt matured in both American and European oak casks for a harmonious blend of honey, citrus, and ginger that balances the warmth of the European sherry oak with the fresh vanilla of the American bourbon casks. The gift box makes it a standout Lunar New Year presentation. Browse all Macallan at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Character: Rich notes of honey, citrus, and ginger from the combined American and European oak Double Cask programme — the same beloved expression in a celebratory two-bottle Lunar New Year presentation

Specs

• Distillery: The Macallan, Craigellachie, Speyside (est. 1824)
• Expression: Double Cask 12 Years Old — two bottles
• Edition: Year of the Rat 2020 (Lunar New Year)
• Cask Types: American oak + European oak
• ABV: 40%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Year of the Rat whisky different from standard Double Cask 12?

No — the same Double Cask 12 Year whisky in a Lunar New Year gift box presentation with two bottles. The limited edition is in the festive packaging and the Year of the Rat zodiac theme rather than the whisky itself. Limited allocation. Order online.