Tasting Note:
- Appearance: Light mahogany
- Nose: Dried fruits and ginger with hints of vanilla and cinnamon
- Palate: Soft and rich, with flavors of dark chocolate coated ginger with dates and dried apricots, balanced with oak and the sweetness of vanilla
- Finish: Lingering with dried fruits, ginger and orange zest
Overall, The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2023 Release is a complex and well-balanced whisky that is perfect for sipping on its own or neat. It is a whisky that is sure to please even the most discerning palate.
Food Pairing:
The dark chocolate and dried fruit flavors of the whisky are perfectly complemented by the bitterness and sweetness of dark chocolate.
Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, also pair well with the whisky. The nuts’ nutty flavors and crunchy texture complement the whisky’s sweetness and richness.
Dried fruits, such as dates, apricots, and raisins, also pair well with the whisky. The dried fruits’ sweetness and chewy texture complement the whisky’s richness and complexity.
Blue cheese, such as Stilton and Gorgonzola, also pairs well with the whisky. The blue cheese’s sharp and salty flavors contrast with the whisky’s sweetness and richness.
Red meat, such as steak and lamb, also pairs well with the whisky. The red meat’s richness and umami flavors complement the whisky’s sweetness and complexity.
- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 435 / 700 ml / 43% abv
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old, 2023 Release forms part of our Sherry Oak Collection which features a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity.
https://www.themacallan.com/en-us/sherry-oak-18-years-old-2023-release
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