{"product_id":"the-macallan-18-year-old-sherry-cask-2026-release","title":"The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask – 2026 Release","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask 2026 Release brings together two of the distillery’s most important influences: sherry-seasoned American oak and sherry-seasoned European oak. Every cask selected for the expression has spent its entire maturation period of at least 18 years in sherry-seasoned oak, with the casks seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe two oak types give the whisky its distinctive balance. American oak contributes vanilla, fresh fruit and a softer sweetness, while European oak provides dried fruit, warming spice and greater structure. The result is a richer and more mature interpretation of The Macallan Double Cask style, with toffee, sultanas, candied citrus, ginger and toasted oak running through the whisky. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eReleased annually, the 2026 edition is bottled at 43% ABV and presented at natural colour. For collectors, it also represents a clearly identifiable annual release from one of The Macallan's core age-statement ranges rather than a no-age-statement special edition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural rich amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruits and toffee lead into candied citrus peel, ginger and nutmeg. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raisins, sultanas and dried apricot layered with treacle toffee and vanilla, followed by ginger, baked apple and toasted wood spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering oak spice and citrus. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 Annual Release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry-seasoned American \u0026amp; European oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 18 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural colour \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DGB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44177993826327,"sku":null,"price":5999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/The_Macallan_18_Year_Old_Double_Cask_2026_Release.jpg?v=1789998636","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/ja\/products\/the-macallan-18-year-old-sherry-cask-2026-release","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}