The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 18 Year Old Annual 2018 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 18 Year Old 2018 Annual Release is an exquisite marriage of whisky aged in three distinct cask types: European sherry seasoned oak, American sherry seasoned oak, and ex-bourbon American oak casks. This triple cask approach is distinct from both the all-sherry Sherry Oak expression and the lighter Double Cask, occupying its own unique flavour territory that the box confirms as "orange, chocolate, woody" in character. The 2018 Annual Release is a specific back vintage iteration of this expression, presenting the whisky maker team's cask selection from that particular year. Natural colour throughout, with no caramel colouring added. Presented in the Macallan Triple Cask's distinctive light blue presentation box, this is a more approachable and lighter-coloured expression than the darker Sherry Oak 18 but no less complex, bringing the American oak's vanilla and coconut character into the three-cask marriage to create a distinctly different Macallan 18 experience. As a 2018 back vintage release now several years out of active retail circulation, this is an increasingly scarce collector acquisition.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Bright golden amber with warm honey tones, lighter than the Sherry Oak 18 and reflecting the American oak and ex-bourbon cask contribution

Nose: Fragrant and welcoming, with sweet orange peel, vanilla cream, milk chocolate, toasted oak, gentle cinnamon, and a soft floral sweetness. The three-cask marriage delivers a more accessible and lighter aromatic profile than the all-sherry expression while retaining genuine Macallan depth.

Palate: Smooth and layered, with dark chocolate orange, toffee, vanilla, dried fruit, coconut, and a warm baking spice from the American oak component. The European sherry casks provide richness and body while the ex-bourbon contribution adds creaminess and lift, creating a beautifully balanced three-way conversation.

Finish: Medium to long and pleasantly warming, with orange zest, dark chocolate, light oak spice, and a final vanilla sweetness that fades cleanly and invitingly.

FAQ

What is Triple Cask Matured and how does it differ from Sherry Oak or Double Cask?
The Macallan Triple Cask Matured uses three cask types: European sherry seasoned oak, American sherry seasoned oak, and ex-bourbon American oak. The Sherry Oak expression uses only European sherry seasoned oak, producing a darker and more intensely sherried profile. The Double Cask uses European and American sherry seasoned oak without the ex-bourbon component. Triple Cask is the lightest and most approachable of the three 18 Year expressions, with the ex-bourbon casks adding a fresh vanilla and coconut character.

Why is the 2018 Annual Release a collector bottle?
Each annual release of the Macallan Triple Cask 18 draws from a specific cask selection that year. The 2018 release is now several years out of active retail distribution, making surviving bottles back vintage finds. The Triple Cask range was also subsequently discontinued by Macallan, meaning no new Triple Cask 18 Year expressions will be produced.

Is the Triple Cask 18 still produced?
The Macallan Triple Cask Matured range was discontinued, making back vintage releases like this 2018 edition the only way to acquire this specific expression. It will not return to regular production.

Does it come with the presentation box?
Yes. The bottle is presented in its original light blue Triple Cask Matured presentation box as shown.

Where can I buy The Macallan Triple Cask 18 Year 2018 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.