The Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak is among the most celebrated single malts in the world, a whisky that rewards patience with extraordinary depth and grace. We are honored to pour it at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle, for those evenings that deserve the very finest.
About the Distillery
The Macallan was founded in 1824 on the banks of the River Spey at Easter Elchies House, and it stands today as one of the most revered names in Scotch whisky. The distillery’s reputation rests on an almost singular devotion to cask quality, overseeing its sherry-seasoned oak from Spanish forests through to the bodegas of Jerez. With the 18 Year, that obsession with wood reaches a remarkable expression of maturity.
Style & Region
This is a Speyside single malt of the richest kind, unpeated and matured for at least eighteen years in oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. The long maturation in sherry wood gives the whisky its deep mahogany color and a profoundly layered, dried-fruit character. Every drop is shaped by the cask, making this a definitive statement of the sherried Speyside style.
Tasting Notes
Expect a full-bodied, opulent pour: sultanas, dried plums, and figs lead, joined by orange zest, ginger, and clove. There are notes of dark chocolate, mature oak, cedar, and a faint wisp of smoke, with a long, elegant finish carrying cherry, spice, and charred oak. It is rich and refined, a whisky of remarkable poise and complexity.
What to Pair It With
The Macallan 18’s dried-fruit depth is a sumptuous match for our charcuterie board, the sherry richness embracing cured meats and aged cheese. It is exquisite with our flourless chocolate cake, where its cocoa and orange notes resonate. For a grand pairing, enjoy it with our American Wagyu steaks. Browse the full dine-in menu.
How It’s Served at Grappa
We pour The Macallan 18 Sherry Oak neat at $40. We recommend it neat, or with a single drop of water, to let its layered sherried character unfold.
FAQ
Where is it from?
The Macallan 18 Sherry Oak is a Speyside single malt Scotch made at The Macallan distillery on the River Spey in Scotland, established in 1824.
What does it taste like?
It is rich and full-bodied, with sultanas, dried plums, and figs alongside orange zest, ginger, dark chocolate, and mature oak on a long, elegant finish.
How is it matured?
It is matured for at least eighteen years in oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain, which give it its deep color and profound dried-fruit richness.
To enjoy The Macallan 18 with us, book a table, browse the cocktail & spirits list, and the dine-in menu.
