The Macallan 18 Year Old Fine Oak - Pre 2008
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- A pre-2008 Fine Oak expression from The Macallan, triple-matured across European sherry oak, American sherry oak, and bourbon-seasoned casks. This Speyside classic represents the now-discontinued Fine Oak series before its 2008 rebranding, offering the signature elegant fruit and subtle oak character the range was known for.
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The Macallan 18 Year Old Fine Oak - Pre 2008 is a 18-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A pre-2008 Fine Oak expression from The Macallan, triple-matured across European sherry oak, American sherry oak, and bourbon-seasoned casks. This Speyside classic represents the now-discontinued Fine Oak series before its 2008 rebranding, offering the signature elegant fruit and subtle oak character the range was known for.
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