Macallan 1997 / 18 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Macallan
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- Macallan's 1997 vintage, bottled at 18 years and 43% ABV, showcases the distillery's traditional sherry-cask program before recent sourcing changes. Ripe orchard fruits meld with warming spice, dark chocolate, and polished oak in a classically balanced expression that avoids excessive sweetness. The texture is creamy and full with a medium finish of dried fruit and subtle oak. A reference point for understanding pre-2010s Macallan character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Macallan 1997 / 18 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky is a from Macallan (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Macallan's 1997 vintage, bottled at 18 years and 43% ABV, showcases the distillery's traditional sherry-cask program before recent sourcing changes. Ripe orchard fruits meld with warming spice, dark chocolate, and polished oak in a classically balanced expression that avoids excessive sweetness. The texture is creamy and full with a medium finish of dried fruit and subtle oak. A reference point for understanding pre-2010s Macallan character.
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