The Macallan 18 Year Old 1996 Sherry Oak
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £799
- Community rating
- 4.58 / 5 (12 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- 18 years old and 43% ABV, The Macallan 18 Sherry Oak floats at £799. So, sherried with dried fruit—hard to say, but you might need deep pockets.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Macallan 18 Year Old 1996 Sherry Oak is a 18-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
18 years old and 43% ABV, The Macallan 18 Sherry Oak floats at £799. So, sherried with dried fruit—hard to say, but you might need deep pockets.
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