The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak (2020 Release)
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £499
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- 18 years old and at 43.0% ABV, The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak (2020 Release) might just be what you'd expect for £499.0. It's 'Sherried' and carries 'Vanilla' notes, but is anyone really surprised by that price?
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The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak (2020 Release) is a 18-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, vanilla, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
18 years old and at 43.0% ABV, The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak (2020 Release) might just be what you'd expect for £499.0. It's 'Sherried' and carries 'Vanilla' notes, but is anyone really surprised by that price?
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