THE MACALLAN SHERRY OAK 18 YEAR OLD

Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid on a 485-acre Speyside estate above the River Spey, The Macallan built its reputation on exceptional sherry cask maturation—sourcing oak from northern Spanish forests, air-drying staves, and seasoning casks 18 months in Jerez before filling with new-make spirit. This 18 Year Old matures exclusively in hand-picked sherry-seasoned oak that determines up to 80% of final character, yielding 43% ABV with light mahogany color, treacle tart, stem ginger, dark chocolate-coated ginger, dates, dried apricot, and lingering oak—soft, rich, and balanced by vanilla sweetness that defines The Macallan's full-bodied Highland style.