The Macallan 8 Year Old Fine Oak - Pre 2008
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Sherried, Toasted, New Wood
- Description
- An early 2000s bottling of The Macallan 8 Year Old Fine Oak, matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, captures the distillery's signature approach to balancing wood influence during Speyside's lighter era. This pre-2008 release offers a window into Macallan's foundational style before broader expansion.
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The Macallan 8 Year Old Fine Oak - Pre 2008 is a 8-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — vanilla, honey, sherried, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An early 2000s bottling of The Macallan 8 Year Old Fine Oak, matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, captures the distillery's signature approach to balancing wood influence during Speyside's lighter era. This pre-2008 release offers a window into Macallan's foundational style before broader expansion.
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