Macallan 18 Year Old - Sherry Oak - 2016

The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2016 is a classic from the Macallan distillery and a sought-after collector's item for whisky enthusiasts worldwide. This vintage whisky is matured exclusively in carefully selected European oak sherry casks from Jerez, Spain – and it is evident in every single drop.

With its 18 years of maturation, the whisky offers an impressive depth and elegance. It has an intense amber colour and an aroma filled with dried fruit, spices, dark chocolate and orange peel. The taste is silky smooth with notes of raisins, cinnamon, vanilla and oak, which leads to a long and complex finish with a hint of smoked wood and sweet sherry.

This bottle from the 2016 vintage is particularly sought-after for its balance and structure, and it represents Macallan's iconic sherry style in the finest way. Perfect for the discerning connoisseur – or as an investment in a whisky that will only become rarer with time.

Details:

• Distillery: The Macallan

• Country: Scotland

• Region: Speyside

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Age: 18 years

• Vintage: 2016

• Matured in: 100% European sherry casks from Jerez

• Alcohol: 43%

• Bottle size: 70 cl

• Colour: Natural – deep amber

• Unfiltered and natural colour

Tasting notes:

• Nose: Dried fruit, orange peel, clove and chocolate

• Palate: Raisins, vanilla, cinnamon and rich oak

• Finish: Long, complex and silky smooth with spiced sherry