Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask Highland Single Malt Whisky 43%

Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask is an exclusive and elegant single malt whisky from legendary Scottish distillery The Macallan. This coveted bottling from the 2023 release showcases the distillery’s impressive craftsmanship and their unique ability to unite wood and spirit in perfect harmony.

Since its establishment in 1824, Macallan has been known for its uncompromising approach to quality. The distillery is particularly famous for its exceptional oak casks, which play a crucial role in the character of the whisky. Each cask is selected, crafted, toasted and seasoned to the precise specifications of the Macallan Whisky Mastery Team.

This 18-year-old version is aged in a combination of sherry-spiced American and European oak casks. The long maturation gives the whisky a beautiful depth and complexity. The interplay between the two types of oak creates a perfect balance of sweetness, spice and rich fruit notes.

American oak contributes soft notes of vanilla, citrus and caramelized toffee. The European oak adds classic Macallan characteristics such as dried fruit, spice and toasted wood. The result is a harmonious single malt with both elegance and intensity.

Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask is a whisky for special moments. It is best enjoyed neat in a good glass, where its complex aromas and long finish can fully unfold.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, orange peel and slightly spicy oak.

Taste: Rich and elegant with notes of raisins, toffee, citrus, warm spices and toasted oak.

Finish: Long and harmonious with sweetness from vanilla, dried fruit and soft oak notes.

About The Macallan

Founded in 1824 in Speyside, Scotland, The Macallan is one of the world’s most respected whisky distilleries. The house is particularly known for its uncompromising quality and for its sherry-spiced oak casks that give the whiskies their distinctive depth and natural color. Macallan is among the most sought-after single malts in the world.

• Producer: The Macallan
• Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
• Series: Double Cask
• Age: 18 years
• Release: 2023 release
• Cask maturation: Sherry-infused American and European oak casks
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Highland / Speyside
• Quantity: 70 cl
• alcohol: 43%alcohol