{"product_id":"the-macallan-18-year-old-sherry-oak-2026-release-43-70cl-speyside-single-malt","title":"The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2026 Release | 43% | 70cl | Speyside Single Malt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2026 Release | 43% | 70cl | Speyside Single Malt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe epitome of Macallan excellence — and one of the most eagerly anticipated annual releases in all of Scotch whisky. The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old is matured for a minimum of 18 years on The Macallan Estate in predominantly sherry-seasoned European oak casks sourced from Jerez, Spain. Each annual release represents the very highest expression of the distillery's long-standing commitment to oak selection and maturation mastery. The 2026 Release maintains that extraordinary standard — deep, opulent, and unmistakably Macallan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 18 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly sherry-seasoned European oak casks from Jerez, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry Oak Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep mahogany with a warm copper-amber glow — a glossy, wine-dark sheen that hints immediately at the sherry influence within\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opulent dried fruits — figs and raisins — layer with sweet spices, a bright note of ginger and a thread of dark chocolate. Sherry influence and polished oak fuse into a warm, inviting aroma of considerable depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and polished — mature oak with succulent dates, a ginger kick and dark chocolate, weaving depth and sweetness into a layered, enduring experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — refined wood spice and dried fruit richness linger with a quiet echo of aged sherry oak, carrying cocoa-dark notes and ginger into a lasting, polished farewell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sherry Oak range is the cornerstone of The Macallan's identity — the expression that, more than any other, defines what the distillery is and what it stands for. Matured exclusively in casks that previously held Oloroso sherry, sourced from the cooperages of Jerez in southern Spain, the Macallan Sherry Oak 18 represents 18 years of patient, exacting maturation on the Easter Elchies Estate. No shortcuts. No added colouring. Just time, wood, and some of the finest sherry casks available anywhere in the world. Released once per year in strictly limited quantities, each annual edition is a collectible and a statement in equal measure. The 2026 Release joins a lineage of celebrated expressions that have defined premium Speyside single malt for a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMacallan collectors building the annual Sherry Oak 18 release series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose seeking the benchmark of sherry-matured Speyside single malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA truly prestigious gift for any occasion — the red box is as iconic as the whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnoisseurs who appreciate 18 years of Macallan excellence at natural colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold by Whiskys.co.uk is 100% authentic and sourced through verified, trusted channels. We ship across the UK and internationally with fully insured, specialist packaging. All orders are handled with care by our family team in Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your bottle of The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2026 today\u003c\/strong\u003e — the annual release that defines Speyside excellence. Contact us for any questions or sourcing enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58442470195583,"sku":null,"price":364.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/Photoroom_20260916_080837.jpg?v=1789542866","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/the-macallan-18-year-old-sherry-oak-2026-release-43-70cl-speyside-single-malt","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}