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The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask is a 30-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, chocolate, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

The Macallan's 30-year-old from April 1988, selected by whisky maker Sarah Burgess for the Exceptional Single Cask series, was bottled in September 2018 after three decades in an American oak sherry butt, with only 130 bottles released. Thirty years of maturation builds exceptional depth: rich sherry influence melds with dark chocolate, orange oil, leather, and warming spice, while the American oak contributes vanilla and subtle tannins. The palate is immensely complex and silky, with a finish of sustained sherry sweetness, oak spice, and fading warmth. An investment-grade dram for collectors and serious enthusiasts seeking Macallan's pinnacle expression.

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