The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old 2022 Release (70cl, 43%)

This is the 2022 release of The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old, a single malt bottled at 43% ABV in a 70cl bottle. It belongs to the Sherry Oak range, whiskies matured in hand-picked, sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez. The colour is a light mahogany, and the palate is full-bodied, with mature oak, ginger and raisin. The producer's notes describe a nose of dried fruits and ginger with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. The palate is soft and rich, with spice, clove, orange and toasted oak, and the finish is lingering, with dried fruits, ginger and orange zest.