The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old 2022 Release is a richly layered single malt Scotch whisky, matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. Bottled at 43% ABV, this expression delivers a full-bodied palate of dark chocolate-coated ginger, plump dates and dried apricots, underpinned by mature oak and a lingering sweetness of vanilla — all framed by a beautiful natural light mahogany colour.
Appearance
Light mahogany with warm amber hues — a natural colour derived entirely from the sherry seasoned oak casks, with no artificial colouring.
Aroma
Inviting and complex on the nose, with rich dried fruits — raisins, dates and apricots — alongside warming ginger spice, dark chocolate and a gentle undercurrent of vanilla oak. Subtle floral notes add elegance and depth.
Palate
Full-bodied and sumptuously rich. Dark chocolate-coated ginger leads, followed by waves of dried fruit — dates, raisins and apricot — balanced beautifully by mature oak tannins and a creamy vanilla sweetness. The finish is long, warming and deeply satisfying.
Pairs With
Dark chocolate, aged hard cheeses, dried fruit and nut platters, or simply enjoyed neat as a contemplative dram.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old forms part of the iconic Sherry Oak Collection — a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-picked, sherry seasoned oak casks sourced from Jerez, Spain. Each cask is sourced, crafted, toasted and seasoned under the watchful eye of The Macallan's Master of Wood, and delivered to the exacting specifications of the Whisky Mastery Team. The spirit rests undisturbed in the same casks for the full 18 years, allowing the oak to make its greatest contribution to the whisky's quality, natural colour and distinctive character.
History
The Macallan was established in 1824 on the Easter Elchies Estate in Speyside, Scotland, and has long been regarded as one of the world's most prestigious single malt distilleries. The Sherry Oak range represents the distillery's founding philosophy — an unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit. The 2022 Release of the 18 Year Old continues this legacy, offering collectors and connoisseurs a benchmark expression of what sherry cask maturation can achieve at its finest.
