Whisky Single Malt Sherry Cask Macallan 18 Anni
The Whisky Single Malt Sherry Cask 18 years from Macallan, the iconic Speyside distillery. It is part of a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-selected Jerez oak casks to ensure richness and complexity. It stands out on the palate for its elegance and smoothness that persist throughout the sip with extremely balanced aromas. The nose is distinguished by its intense hints of tart and molasses that are supported by citrus and spicy notes of cinnamon
The Macallan 18 Years Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Whisky from the renowned Scottish distillery Macallan is regarded as a scotch whisky of commendable prestige and sumptuousness, at the pinnacle of quality in its category. This bottle is part of the ‘Sherry Oak Cask’ line, a selection that includes single malt scotch whiskies aged in oak barrels from Jerez previously used for sherry maturation. The 18 Years Old reflects two centuries of tradition in the art of whisky at the Macallan distillery, founded in 1824 in the Speyside region, known for its complex and elegant single malts, usually softer than those from the nearby Highlands. A key step for the final quality of the Macallan whisky is represented by the selection, processing, toasting, and aging of the barrels, a process that takes place under the meticulous eye of the distillery's Master of Wood.
The Macallan 18 Years Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Whisky is made from pure barley malt, which undergoes the mashing process from which the so-called wort is derived, a sugary must intended foralcoholic fermentation. Once the fermentation process is complete, the mass is distilled using small discontinuous copper stills, and the precious liquid obtained is aged for a full 18 years in oak barrels previously used for sherry maturation.
The Macallan 18 Years Old Sherry Oak Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky has a light mahogany hue. On the nose, rich and deep aromas of ginger, sultana grapes, orange, and ground cinnamon emerge, blending with evocative hints of molasses tart. Soft, refined, and elegant taste progression, with sublime breadth and balance, featuring an endless persistence of sensations of dark chocolate, dried apricot, dates, vanilla, and fine woods.