MACALLAN 18 Year Old Double Cask (2024 Release) Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 43%

MACALLAN 18 Year Old Double Cask (2024 Release) Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 43% The 2024 release of The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask brings together the distinctive characteristics of sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks in a beautifully mature Speyside single malt. Aged for a minimum of 18 years, the American oak contributes notes of vanilla, caramel and fresh citrus, while European oak brings rich dried fruits and warming spice. The result is a wonderfully balanced Macallan, combining generous sherry character with sweetness, complexity and elegant oak. Bottled at 43% and presented at its natural colour, this is a refined expression of The Macallan's long-standing dedication to exceptional oak casks. Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Distillery: The Macallan Distillery, Easter Elchies, Craigellachie, Scotland Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky Age: 18 Year Old (2024 Release) ABV: 43% Maturation: Matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks. Size: 70cl Natural colour Tasting Notes: Nose: Dried fruits, ginger and toffee with rich orange and hints of clove and nutmeg. Palate: Rich raisin and sultana with notes of caramel, vanilla and ginger, balanced by wood spice and zesty citrus. Finish: Warm oak spice with ginger turning to sweet orange. About the Distillery: The Macallan Distillery is located on the historic Easter Elchies Estate near Craigellachie in the heart of Speyside. Founded in 1824, The Macallan has become one of Scotland's most renowned single malt whisky producers, with a particular emphasis on exceptional oak casks and sherry-seasoned maturation. The distillery is known for its distinctive small copper stills and meticulous approach to wood management, sourcing and seasoning oak casks to develop the rich fruit, spice and natural colour associated with its whiskies. The Double Cask range combines sherry-seasoned American and European oak, bringing together the sweeter vanilla and citrus characteristics of American oak with the richer dried-fruit and spice influence traditionally associated with European oak. Sláinte!