Single Malt Whisky

Macallan 18 Year Old 1996 Release Sherry Oak 70cl, 43%

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Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep amber to polished mahogany. This is an inference based on its sherry cask maturation, the Sherry Oak profile, and the natural colour style associated with the range.

Nose: Soft raisins, ginger snaps, cinnamon, vanilla creaminess, and gentle oak. This is based on published tasting notes for this 1996 bottling.

Palate: Stewed apples, cinnamon, developing oak, clove, and hints of orange peel. This is based on published tasting notes for this 1996 bottling.

Finish: Long, warming, with toffee, raisin, and a final touch of oak. This is based on published tasting notes for this 1996 bottling.

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Description

Macallan 18 Year Old 1996 Release Sherry Oak 70cl, 43% is a vintage-marked release from Macallan’s celebrated Sherry Oak range, bottled at 43% ABV in 70cl format and listed with an 18 year old age statement. Your listing identifies it as a distillery bottling from the Sherry Oak series, with the 1996 vintage shown on the bottle and a 2014 bottling year.

This bottle captures the classic Macallan style that made the older Sherry Oak releases so desirable: mature sherry influence, polished oak, dried fruit depth, and a composed, elegant character rather than an aggressive profile. As part of the vintage-labelled era of Macallan 18, it carries the added appeal of a bottling style that collectors continue to seek out.

Why Choose Macallan 18 Year Old 1996 Release Sherry Oak 70cl, 43%

This release stands out because it combines several things collectors and drinkers look for in older Macallan: a vintage-marked label, a mature 18 year old age statement, classic sherry cask maturation, and the familiar 43% presentation of the long-established range. It is a bottle with strong shelf presence, historical appeal within the Macallan 18 story, and the kind of rich, traditional profile that defines the Sherry Oak style.

Ideal For

It is ideal for collectors building a vertical of vintage-marked Macallan 18 Year Old releases.

It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy mature sherried single malt with raisins, spice, orange peel, oak, and a long, polished finish.

It is ideal as a premium gift for a serious Macallan enthusiast who appreciates older presentation-era bottles with original packaging.

Product Details

Distillery: Macallan.

Region: Speyside, Scotland.

Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Series: Sherry Oak.

Vintage: 1996.

Bottled: 2014.

Age: 18 Years Old.

Cask Type: Sherry casks.

Bottle Size: 70cl.

ABV: 43%.

Bottler: Distillery Bottling.

Presentation: Original box, with the classic later-era purple box style associated with these releases.

Collector’s Note

The 1996 Release is one of the later vintage-marked editions of Macallan 18 Year Old, which gives it added appeal for collectors who prefer the older annual style over the later non-vintage label format. It also benefits from the recognisable original presentation and the long-standing reputation of Macallan’s Sherry Oak range, making it a bottle that works equally well as a display piece, a cellar hold, or a special-occasion pour.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg

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