The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years 1988

‘Best Malt in the World’ Whisky Magazine, June 2004

91 points, Whisky Advocate

A beautifully aged iconic Macallan matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain giving it’s robust yet rich and fruity flavours that’s unmistakably Macallan. Rested for 18 years before bottling in 2006, a rare vintage that’s highly-sought after by whisky collectors. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillery in Scotland.

The Macallan, one of Scotland’s most famous distilleries producing some of the world’s biggest selling and luxurious single malt whiskies.

Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Origin: Speyside, Scotland

Raw Material: Barley

ABV: 43%

Distillation: 1988 and earlier years

Maturation: Oloroso Sherry Casks

Bottled: 2006

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dried fruit and ginger with a hint of citrus, vanilla, and cinnamon

Palate: Rich dried fruit flavours with sweet spices of cloves, orange, and wood smoke

Finale: Full and lingering with sweet toffee and spicy ginger flavours and a touch of peaty smoke