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Macallan 18 Year Old 1979 Gran Reserva is a 18-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, chocolate, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

The Macallan's 1979 Gran Reserva, bottled in 1997 at 18 years old, represents an extreme expression of sherry-cask maturation, with prolonged contact with Jerez wood creating an intensely sherried profile. Deep mahogany color precedes layers of dried stone fruit, Christmas spice, dark chocolate, and persistent oak tannins that build throughout the tasting. The mouthfeel is luxuriously thick and coating, with a lengthy finish dominated by sherried wood character. Reserved for dedicated followers of heavily matured, sherried Speyside whisky.

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