The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old Scotch Whisky 750mL

The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old Scotch Whisky

Single Malt Scotch | 43% ABV | 750mL

Process & Profile

The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old is a meticulously aged Speyside single malt matured for nearly two decades in a balanced combination of American and European oak casks seasoned with sherry. The American oak brings sweet notes of vanilla and citrus, while the European oak imparts rich spice and dried fruit complexity. This dual-cask maturation delivers the signature depth and elegance expected from The Macallan.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dried fruit, orange zest, toffee, clove, nutmeg, and ginger

• Palate: Rich with raisin, sultana, vanilla, baked apple, and warming oak spice

• Finish: Lingering with notes of sweet citrus, spice, and soft oak tannins

What Makes It Special

• Aged for 18 years in both American and European sherry-seasoned oak

• Combines the sweetness of American oak with the bold spice of European oak

• Natural color and non-chill filtered for full flavor expression

• Bottled at 43% ABV for a smooth, balanced sipping experience

• Represents the harmony of two wood styles in one refined expression

How to Enjoy

Best served neat or with a few drops of water in a tulip or Glencairn glass to open up the full aroma and flavor profile. Enjoy alongside roasted nuts, aged cheeses, or fine dark chocolate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ABV of The Macallan Double Cask 18?
   It is bottled at 43% alcohol by volume.

2. What casks are used in aging this whisky?
   American oak and European oak barrels seasoned with Oloroso sherry.

3. How does it differ from The Macallan Sherry Oak 18?
   Double Cask is generally sweeter and more balanced, with less dominant sherry influence and more vanilla and citrus from the American oak.

4. Is this whisky chill-filtered or colored?
   It is non-chill filtered and presented with natural color.

5. Is it meant for sipping or mixing?
   Designed for sipping and best enjoyed neat to appreciate its complexity.