Macallan 18 Year Old 1978 Single Malt Scotch Whisky [750ml Bottle]

Macallan 18 Year Old 1978 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 750ml bottle only A Macallan 18 year old exclusively matured in the finest Sherry oak casks from a 1978 distillation and originally released in 1996 for the US market When Macallan took over their bottling in 1980, they toyed for a few releases with more advanced age-statements of 17 and 18 years old. The 18 was deemed the optimum maturation, and the official 18 year old was launched in 1984. It is now an absolute classic of the whisky world. "The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which features a series of single malt whiskies matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. A full-bodied palate of mature oak, ginger, and raisin flavors is complemented by a light mahogany natural color." Light mahogany. Dried fruits and ginger with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Soft and rich, with hints of spice, clove, orange and toasted mature oak. Lingering wit