{"product_id":"the-macallan-exceptional-cask-2018-ash-14813-12-54-1-70cl-187-bottles-single-cask-speyside-single-malt","title":"The Macallan Exceptional Cask 2018 ASH-14813\/12 | 54.1% | 70cl | 187 Bottles | Single Cask Speyside Single Malt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Macallan Exceptional Cask 2018 ASH-14813\/12 | 54.1% | 70cl | 187 Bottles | Single Cask Speyside Single Malt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinarily rare single cask Macallan from one of the most coveted series in Scotch whisky. Distilled in October 1997 and drawn from a single American oak refill sherry hogshead — cask ASH-14813\/12 — this expression was bottled in 2018 after over 20 years of patient maturation in Speyside. Only 187 bottles were produced. Part of The Macallan's acclaimed Exceptional Cask series, each release in this range represents a hand-selected individual cask of extraordinary quality, presented at natural cask strength with no dilution. At 54.1% ABV, this is Macallan in its most pure and unadulterated form.\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 Distilled October 1997 | Bottled 2018 (approx. 20 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single American oak refill sherry hogshead, Cask ASH-14813\/12\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.1% (Natural Cask Strength)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottles Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 187\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan Exceptional Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush notes of ripe apricot, green apple, and redcurrant, with a spicy balance of cinnamon and clove and a gentle oak undertone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich tapestry of caramel and dark chocolate merges with baked pear and nutmeg. Roasted almond nuances and a creamy texture enhance the complexity at every layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — spiced honey and espresso linger with an indelible, deeply satisfying impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Macallan Exceptional Cask Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan Exceptional Cask series represents the very pinnacle of single cask selection at the Speyside distillery. Each release is chosen by The Macallan's whisky maker from thousands of casks maturing in the Easter Elchies estate warehouses, selected only when they meet the most exacting standards of quality and character. The result is a series of strictly limited, individually numbered bottles, each one a unique and unrepeatable expression of a single cask's journey from distillation to bottle. Cask ASH-14813\/12, with just 187 bottles to its name, is among the rarest in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMacallan collectors seeking single cask expressions with documented provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInvestors in rare, limited-production Speyside single malts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose seeking the purest expression of Macallan at natural cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA truly exceptional acquisition for the serious whisky collector\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 for high-value bottles. All orders are handled with the utmost care by our family team in Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnquire about this bottle today\u003c\/strong\u003e — with only 187 bottles produced from cask ASH-14813\/12, availability is strictly limited. Contact us directly for pricing, provenance documentation, and shipping arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58090827874687,"sku":null,"price":3699.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/IMG-7714.jpg?v=1785536358","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/the-macallan-exceptional-cask-2018-ash-14813-12-54-1-70cl-187-bottles-single-cask-speyside-single-malt","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}