{"product_id":"macallan-sherry-oak-18-year-old-2022-release-scotch","title":"The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old 2022 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old 2022 Release is part of the distillery's flagship Sherry Oak Collection, matured exclusively in hand-picked, sherry-seasoned oak casks sourced from Jerez, Spain. Founded in 1824 on the Easter Elchies Estate above the River Spey, The Macallan was one of the first legally licensed distilleries in Scotland, and remains renowned for its unmatched commitment to sourcing, toasting, and seasoning exceptional oak casks under the guidance of its Master of Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistillery: The Macallan, Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAging: 18 years, hand-picked sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRelease: 2022 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 43% (86 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNose: Treacle tart with stem ginger, soaked raisins and sultanas, orange, and ground cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Rich raisin and sultana with caramel, vanilla, and ginger, balanced by wood spice and zesty citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Warm oak spice with ginger, turning to sweet orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFull-bodied with a natural light mahogany color entirely from the wood itself, this 18 year old expression showcases the depth and complexity that has made The Macallan Sherry Oak range one of the most celebrated single malt collections in the world, best enjoyed neat or with an ice ball to open its layered dried fruit and spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old 2022 Release taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreacle tart, stem ginger, and soaked raisins on the nose, with caramel, vanilla, and citrus on the palate, finishing warm with oak spice and sweet orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy does the vintage year matter for this release?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSherry Oak 18 Year Old is released in yearly batches, and small variations in cask character mean each year's release carries subtle differences worth tracking for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow should I drink this whisky?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat or with a single large ice cube (an \"ice ball\"), which gently opens the dried fruit and spice notes without overly diluting the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629290229844,"sku":"MAC-SO18-2022-750","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/the-macallan-18-year-old-sherry-oak-2022-release-1725516.webp?v=1787079485","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/macallan-sherry-oak-18-year-old-2022-release-scotch","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}