The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £293.95
- Community rating
- 3.57 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- The Macallan's 18-year-old expression matures in American and European oak casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry, combining vanilla sweetness from the former with the spice characteristic of Speyside's most celebrated distillery.
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The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask is a 18-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, toasted, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Macallan's 18-year-old expression matures in American and European oak casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry, combining vanilla sweetness from the former with the spice characteristic of Speyside's most celebrated distillery.
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