Macallan 18 Year Old 2016 Release Sherry Oak 70cl, 43%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Light mahogany.
This is based on published tasting notes for the 2016 release and on the official Sherry Oak collection profile.
Nose: Dried fruit, ginger, citrus peel, vanilla, cinnamon, and soft chocolate richness.
This is based on published tasting notes for the 2016 release, supported by the broader official Sherry Oak style.
Palate: Rich dried fruit, raisin, mature oak, clove, orange, dark chocolate, and warming spice.
This is based on published tasting notes for the 2016 release from multiple retail sources.
Finish: Long, full, and warming, with dried fruit, sweet spice, ginger, and lingering oak.
This is based on published tasting notes for the 2016 release, with the oak-and-ginger profile supported by the official Sherry Oak range description.
Description
Macallan 18 Year Old 2016 Release Sherry Oak 70cl, 43% is a distillery bottling from Macallan’s Sherry Oak range, bottled in 2016 at 43% ABV in 70cl format and presented as an Annual 2016 Release rather than a vintage-labelled edition. It sits at an important point in the range, marking the move away from the earlier vintage-led Macallan 18 releases into the annual-release format.
Matured in sherry casks and shaped by the rich, dried-fruit-and-spice character that defines the Sherry Oak collection, this bottling keeps the polished, luxurious style Macallan 18 is known for. It is a bottle that appeals both to drinkers who enjoy classic sherried Speyside whisky and to collectors who value the early annual-release years of this famous expression.
Why Choose Macallan 18 Year Old 2016 Release Sherry Oak 70cl, 43%
This release stands out because it combines the established reputation of Macallan 18 with the significance of being part of the first annual-release era after the vintage-marked bottlings. The result is a bottle with recognisable collector interest, elegant presentation, and the classic Sherry Oak style of dried fruits, ginger, oak spice, and rich texture that has made the range so desirable.
Ideal For
It is ideal for collectors who want an early annual-release Macallan 18 from the point where the range moved beyond vintage labelling.
It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy mature sherried single malt with dried fruit richness, ginger spice, oak, and a long, warming finish.
It is ideal as a premium gift for a serious Macallan enthusiast who appreciates classic Sherry Oak bottlings with strong shelf presence and lasting reputation.
Product Details
Distillery: Macallan.
Region: Speyside, Scotland.
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Series: Sherry Oak / Sherry Cask annual release.
Age: 18 Years Old.
Bottled: 2016.
Release: Annual 2016 Release.
Cask Type: Sherry Casks.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 43%.
Bottler: Distillery Bottling.
Collector’s Note
For Macallan collectors, the 2016 Release has a different appeal from the older 1990s vintage-labelled bottlings. It belongs to the first annual-release style, which gives it a clear place in the evolution of the Macallan 18 range. That makes it attractive not only as a fine sherried single malt, but also as a reference point bottle within a broader Macallan collection.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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