The Macallan 1988 Release Sherry Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old · 1970 Vintage

75cl · 43% ABV
£2,899.95

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HTFW Cat. No: LP24676
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The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old forms part of Macallan's Sherry Oak Collection which features a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. A full bodied palate of mature oak, ginger and raisin flavours is complimented by a light mahogany natural colour.

Another rare Macallan 18 year old, this time from a 1970 distilled cask, which seems to have been a particullarly fantastic vintage.

Product Details

Distillery/Brand The Macallan
Region Speyside
Age 18 year old
Alcohol ABV 43% ABV
Vintage 1970
Year Bottled 1988
Cask Wood Type Sherry
Country of Origin Scotland
Packaging Unboxed
Neck Level Base Neck

Tasting Notes

Nose

Opulent sherry-driven bouquet with dark raisin and dried plum, folded into toasted oak. Notes of orange zest, fig and spice such as cinnamon and clove, underpin a subtle caramel sweetness, all wrapped in mahogany richness.

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The Macallan
Macallan was founded by Alexander Reid in 1824 on the Easter Elchies Estate above the River Spey, and it was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to become legally licensed. The name comes from the older place name “Maghellan”, combining the Gaelic magh for fertile ground with a reference to St Fillan, who was associated with the church that once stood on the estate. Easter Elchies House, which remains central to the brand’s identity, dates from around 1700 and still sits at the heart of the estate.
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