Macallan 1988 Vintage Speyside Single Malt Whisky – 18 Year Old Speymalt by Gordon & Macphail

A standout vintage for connoisseurs and collectors: Macallan 1988 Vintage Speyside Single Malt Whisky, aged for 18 years and bottled as part of the highly sought-after Speymalt series by Gordon & Macphail. Here you get classic Macallan character united with the sherry cask’s deep warmth and silky complexity – a true Speyside single malt whisky with history and soul.

Distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2007 after 18 years in a sherry butt, this whisky shows an impressive balance of ripe fruit, spiced oak and creamy sweetness. The sherry cask adds intense notes of dried fruit, dark caramel and chocolate, seamlessly woven into Macallan’s elegant malt profile. The result is a harmonious, rounded single malt that appeals both to the experienced whisky enthusiast and the quality-minded drinker.

Macallan is world-famous for its uncompromising quality and its focus on sherry-matured casks. When the casks are selected and bottled by Gordon & Macphail – one of Scotland’s most respected independent whisky houses – the experience is elevated even further. This Macallan 1988 is therefore not just a whisky, but a piece of liquid Scottish heritage.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep amber with mahogany tones.

Nose: Intense aromas of raisins, figs and dates, supported by orange peel, vanilla and dark chocolate. Elegant notes of spiced oak and a hint of leather.

Palate: Full-bodied and complex with layers of caramel, dried fruit and toasted nuts. The sherry cask sweetness is beautifully balanced by spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish: Long, warm and persistent with notes of cocoa, oak and ripe fruit.

The Story of Gordon & Macphail

Gordon & Macphail was founded in 1895 in Elgin, Morayshire – known as “The Whisky Capital of the World”. The town’s location close to Speyside, where the majority of Scotland’s malt whisky is produced, combined with the cool, damp climate along the River Lossie, creates ideal conditions for whisky maturation.

As an independent bottler, the house has built unique expertise over generations in selecting and maturing casks from Scotland’s most prestigious distilleries. With respect for traditional methods – dating back to the first official whisky licence in 1824 – Gordon & Macphail ensures that each bottling preserves malt whisky’s authentic character and quality.

• Category: Single Malt Whisky
• Distillery: Macallan
• Bottler: Gordon & Macphail
• Series: Speymalt
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Vintage: 1988
• Bottled: 2007
• Age: 18 years old
• Cask Type: Sherry butt
• Volume: 70 cl
• Alcohol: 40%