Macallan Double Cask 18 Years 700ml

Distillery : Macallan

Country : Craigellachie

Region : Speyside

ABV : -

Double Cask tells the story of a journey which brings together two different worlds. The voyage begins in the vast green forests of northern Spain and the French Pyrenees, where The Macallan sources its European oak. New oak from the lush forests of Ohio, Missouri and Kentucky in America is also transported thousands of miles to Spain, where both types of oak are hand crafted into casks that are filled with sherry. Once seasoned, the casks are shipped to The Macallan Estate on Speyside where they are filled with new-make spirit. Following years of slumber, The Macallan’s Whisky Mastery Team use their skill and expertise to select the best balance of spirit from both the American and European oak sherry seasoned casks to create Double Cask.

The result is a perfect partnership, with the sherry seasoned American oak imparting delicate flavours of vanilla, while the European oak delivers the subtle and unmistakeable spice and classic style of The Macallan.

COLOUR
Amber honey.

NOSE
Dried fruits and toffee with rich candied citrus peel, ginger with hints of nutmeg.

PALATE
Rich raisin, sultana and dried apricot with notes of treacle toffee, vanilla and ginger balanced with toasted wood spice and baked apple.

FINISH
Lingering warm oak and citrus.