Product Description:
A benchmark expression of The Macallan’s mastery in sherry-cask maturation. The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old 2018 Release is drawn exclusively from oloroso sherry–seasoned oak casks, handcrafted in Jerez, Spain. These casks, made from both European and American oak, define the whisky’s deep mahogany colour and complex flavour structure. Over 18 years of patient ageing in The Macallan’s Speyside warehouses, the spirit develops layers of richness and aromatic depth balanced by precision and length.
The 2018 release sits at the heart of The Macallan’s Sherry Oak Collection, a range celebrated for its seamless integration of wood and spirit. Notes of dark fruit, ginger and polished oak reflect both the cask influence and the distillery’s meticulous wood selection. This edition was launched alongside a visual collaboration with photographer Erik Madigan Heck, whose imagery captures the whisky’s interplay of shadow, colour and texture. For collectors and connoisseurs, it stands as a key reference point in the contemporary history of sherried single malt.
Tasting Notes
NOSE – Aromatic Richness
Treacle tart, stem ginger, raisins and orange lifted by ground cinnamon.
PALATE – Supple Depth
Dark chocolate ginger, dates, apricots, oak and sweet vanilla.
FINISH – Lingering Warmth
Dried fruits, ginger and oak leaving a lasting glow.
Reviews & Accolades
“Like previous releases, this was matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks. Jaffa oranges, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and dried fruits on the nose, plus warm leather. The palate is rich and spicy, with more orange, vanilla, and burning logs. Smoky sherry, ginger, dried fruits, and seasoned oak in the full finish.” — Gavin Smith, Whisky Advocate, 92 pts
Finer Details:
Style - Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Varietal - Single Malt
Country - Scotland
Region - Speyside
Vintage - 2018 Release
Age - 18 Years
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 43%
Closure - Cork Stopper