Macallan 18 Years Sherry Oak Collection 2025 Release is the very definition of classic sherry-matured single malt – an annual, highly sought-after bottling that has spent at least 18 years in sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez in Spain. The focus here is on elegance, depth and balance: the rich sherry cask influence is perfectly woven together with The Macallan’s pure, fruit-driven spirit to create a whisky of great complexity and a wonderfully velvety texture.
On the nose, it is intense and unmistakably sherried, with aromas of dried fruits, figs, raisins and dates, alongside treacle, orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and rounded, offering layers of dark chocolate, ginger, dates, dried apricots, orange zest and spicy oak, all gently wrapped in a soft vanilla sweetness from the wood. The finish is long, warming and supremely elegant, with lingering dried fruit, sherry richness, ginger spice and refined oak that remain on the palate for a long time. Bottled at 43% ABV, it is silky-smooth and effortlessly drinkable while still delivering impressive depth.
This is not an everyday dram, but a whisky for celebrations and memorable moments – anniversaries, big milestones or those quiet evenings when you deliberately reach for something truly special.
About the producer – The Macallan
The Macallan, based at Easter Elchies Estate in Speyside, is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious single malt producers. The distillery is especially renowned for its uncompromising approach to oak: carefully selected European oak sherry casks from Jerez have, for decades, defined the house style and given the whiskies their trademark deep colour and rich notes of dried fruit, spice and chocolate. The Sherry Oak Collection, with the 18-year-old as one of its flagships, is seen by many collectors and enthusiasts as a benchmark for refined, sherry-matured single malt. The 2025 release continues this tradition, combining classic Macallan luxury with a subtly modern presentation in both flavour and appearance.
