Macallan Sherry Oak 18 (1997)
Macallan Sherry Oak 18 (1997)
Macallan vintage releases produced by Campbell, Hope & King tended to be aged around the 15 year old mark, but when Macallan took over the responsibility in 1980, they toyed for a few releases with more advanced age-statements of 17 and 18 years old. The latter was deemed the optimum maturation, and the official 18 year old was launched in 1984. It is now an absolute classic of the whisky world.
This is the final release of Macallan 18 Year Old that carried a vintage. In this case, the whiskies were distilled in 1997 and earlier years.
The famous Macallan 18 year old no longer carries the vintage that the spirit was originally distilled in. This is the final release carrying that year.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old has a rich, warm caramel flavor, with hints of spice, clove and toasted mature oak, finishing with a lingering touch of sweet honey, dried fruits and orange zest. Best served neat or with an ice ball.