MACALLAN 18 Year Old Double Cask

The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask whiskey is the epitome of the Macallan line. This premium scotch whisky has a sweet and warm character from a perfect combination of seasoned European and American sherry oak casks. 

After 18 years of maturation in these two types of oak, it forms a unique single malt that can easily win the heart of most whisky drinkers. 

The American oak lends subtle flavours of vanilla, citrus, and butterscotch, while the European oak emphasises the Macallan’s signature spiciness. Although this classic has been around for centuries, the quality was not compromised and that is how the Macallan became an unrivaled competitor among other single malt whiskeys. 

History and origin

The history of the 18-year Macallan Scotch stretches back to 1824 since its establishment, and it is now one of the most renowned whiskies in the world. 

Macallan was first licensed to barley-farmer Alexander Reed in Speyside. They are one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed after the passage of the 1823 Excise Act. After Reed’s death, the distillery was passed over to many licensors. 

In 1980, there was a surge in demand for single malt due to the downturn in the blended malt market. Hence, Macallan’s focus changed as well. As their whisky was exclusively matured in ex-sherry oak casks, it delivers an oaky, spicy sherried fruit character making them unique compared to other single malts. 

Each bottle of Macallan was specially crafted, including the 18-year-old double cask. Released in 2020, the 18 is the latest addition to the Macallan double cask single malt whiskey line.