Macallan 2008 17 Year Old First-Fill Sherry Hogshead

This Marketing Malt is a 17-year-old Macallan from 2008, bottled by Decadent Drinks. A heavily sherried, intense Speyside single malt, this release is specifically crafted for sherry cask enthusiasts seeking depth and complexity. Bottled at 57.1% ABV, it promises a full-bodied, characterful dram.

Matured exclusively in a first-fill sherry hogshead, this Macallan showcases the richness and complexity that premium sherry cask maturation delivers. The 17 years spent in this active wood have imbued the whisky with substantial sherry influence, creating a well-developed spirit with considerable depth. First-fill sherry hogsheads are prized for their ability to impart intense flavour development.

On the nose, expect dried fruit, caramel, almond and hazelnut with subtle tobacco undertones. The palate mirrors these notes with dried fruit and caramel, complemented by almond, hazelnut and peppery spice. The finish is long and persistent, displaying dried fruit, sherried character, saltiness and tobacco notes.

This release is ideal for Macallan collectors and sherry cask devotees seeking a mature, intensely flavoured single malt with genuine complexity.