Macallan - 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 1996
Speyside Malt Whisky
Producer Information
Key Information
- ABV43%
- Age18 Year Old
- BrandMacallan
- RegionSpeyside
Other Information
- DistilleryMacallan
Limited stock.
The classic award winning Macallan matured exclusively in sherry casks and available in elegant packaging.
Colour: Light mahogany.
Nose: Dried fruits and ginger, with a hint of citrus, vanilla and cinnamon.
Palate: Rich dried fruits with spice, clove, orange and wood smoke.
Finish: Full and lingering with dried fruits and sweet toffee, ginger and a hint of wood smoke.
The Sherry Oak range is exclusively matured in sherry seasoned oak casks from Spain and America for a beautifully dark, full flavoured single malt whisky.
3 from Macallan Distillers Ltd
Their 18yr old (43%) is matured in sherry casks so I expected some rather rich flavours mixed with some a fruity edge, and I wasn\'t far wrong. On the nose the strong aromas of dried fruit with a slight peat smell mixed with cinnamon hit your senses. The taste of the dried fruits became bolder, with a spicy wood smoke finish that lingered slightly. On its after-taste it gave a slight harsh tone but it soon mellows out into a nice finish.
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