{"product_id":"the-macallan-exceptional-cask-2018-cask-14369-11-21-year-old-1997-52-3-70cl-228-bottles","title":"The Macallan Exceptional Cask 2018 Cask #14369\/11 | 21 Year Old 1997 | 52.3% | 70cl | 228 Bottles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Macallan Exceptional Cask 2018 Cask #14369\/11 | 21 Year Old 1997 | 52.3% | 70cl | 228 Bottles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single cask Macallan of exceptional rarity. Distilled in 1997 and resting for 21 years in a first-fill European oak sherry hogshead — cask #14369\/11 — this expression was officially bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd in 2018 as part of their celebrated Exceptional Cask series. Just 228 bottles were drawn from this cask, each one a unique and unrepeatable expression of one of Speyside's greatest distilleries at natural cask strength. Bottled at 52.3% ABV without chill filtration, this is Macallan in its most honest, uncompromised form: shaped entirely by a single outstanding sherry hogshead over two decades.\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 21 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled 1997 | Bottled 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e European Oak 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead — Cask #14369\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.3% (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 228\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan Exceptional Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Distillery Bottling\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\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dried fruits — raisins, sultanas, and Medjool dates — with polished oak, dark chocolate, and a warming ginger spice. A deep, sherried sweetness underpins everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and velvety at cask strength, with layers of Christmas cake, dark toffee, orange peel, cinnamon, and roasted nuts. The first-fill European oak sherry delivers an intense, deeply satisfying richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and complex — lingering espresso, clove, dried fruit, and a gentle oaky sweetness that fades with exceptional grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Tasting notes written from expert knowledge of this expression and cask type. Swap in official Macallan notes if available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Macallan Exceptional Cask Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1824 on the Easter Elchies estate in Speyside, The Macallan built its reputation across the 20th century on a foundation of exceptional sherry-seasoned oak maturation — a legacy that the Exceptional Cask series honours in its purest form. Each release is a single cask, hand-selected by The Macallan's whisky maker from the thousands of barrels sleeping in the estate's warehouses, chosen only when they represent a genuinely outstanding example of the distillery's character. Official distillery bottlings of this kind — presented at natural cask strength, with documented cask numbers and limited production — consistently command the highest prices at auction and are among the most sought-after Macallan releases in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMacallan collectors seeking official single cask expressions with full provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInvestors in rare Speyside single malts from the acclaimed 1997 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose seeking the pure, uncompromised character of first-fill European sherry oak\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 228 bottles produced from cask #14369\/11, 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":58091072061823,"sku":null,"price":3599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/IMG-7720.jpg?v=1785537907","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/the-macallan-exceptional-cask-2018-cask-14369-11-21-year-old-1997-52-3-70cl-228-bottles","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}