The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old

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The 18-year-old in the Double Cask series, combining American and European oak casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry. Dried fruit, marmalade and wood spice.

Details

Brand	The Macallan
Distillery	The Macallan
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	18 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	Sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Dried fruit, spiced honey and chocolate.
Palate: Nutty, with dark fruit, orange marmalade and caramel — warm and rich.
Finish: Wood spice and a hint of tea.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

Sip it neat to appreciate the depth of long sherry-cask ageing. A few drops of water open up the marmalade and honey.

Food pairing

Dried fruit, nuts and dark chocolate, aged cheese — or on its own instead of dessert.

Background & production

A single malt from The Macallan distillery at Easter Elchies near Craigellachie in Speyside. Founded in 1824, it is known for its small stills and sherry-cask maturation.

The Double Cask series combines two kinds of cask, American oak and European oak, both seasoned with Oloroso sherry. The American oak brings vanilla sweetness, the European oak spice.

The 18 Year Old is the series' long-aged bottling, at 43% ABV.