The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask Single Malt Whisky

The Macallan was one of the first distillers in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then, Macallan has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America and Scotland - and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship.
The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. The original name of the area was “Maghellan”, taken from the Gaelic word “magh”, meaning fertile ground and “Ellan”, from the Monk St.Fillan - who held a close association with the church that stood in the grounds of The Macallan Estate until 1400. Farmers had been making whisky on their Speyside farms in the area for centuries, using their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.

Introduced in mid-2018, the Triple Cask range takes the place of Fine Oak in the Macallan stable. This expression is made exclusively with whisky aged for at least 18 years in a combination of European sherry seasoned casks, American sherry seasoned casks and American ex-bourbon casks.

    Nose:    Vanilla, coconut flakes, orange and lemon zest, notes of a pastry shop, cream fudge, light sherry undertones.

    Taste:    Creamy chocolate, cream fudge, powdered sugar, tannins, well, light tones of sherry.

    Finish:    Chocolate-cream-coffee notes, light astringency.