Macallan 1988, 18 years old, Sherry oak, 700ml

Macallan 1988, 18 years old, Sherry oak

A Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1988, matured in Oloroso Sherry Casks from Jerez and bottled in 2006 at 18 years old and 45% ABV.

Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillery

Tasting Notes: Dried fruit, cloves, ginger, citrus, vanilla, wood smoke and cinnamon

The Distillery:

Located on the banks of the Spey River, The Macallan distillery was founded in 1824, and until 1980s was primarily a component in blended Scotch whiskies.

The Estate has 37 hectares of Barley farm which are used in the production of whisky. In 2018 the new distillery was concluded and it now counts with a modern facility with 12 washes still and 24 spirit stills.

The Macallan house style traditionally tended towards rich, fruity whiskies. This was a result of exclusively using Sherry casks to mature the spirit, but since 2004, Bourbon casks have also been used.

The Macallan nowadays belong to the Edrington Group, which also owns Glenrothes, Famous Grouse, Highland Park among others.