THE MACALLAN SHERRY OAK 18 YEAR OLD Monastrell which derives from the Latin

which derives from the Latin "grava" meaning crumbly stone

and Malvasia Fina — a combination put together by winemakers Sónia Martins and João Paulo Gouveia at Pedra Cancela

The result is a red-purple wine with ruby reflections

despite its heat

and floral notes on the nose

THE MACALLAN SHERRY OAK 18 YEAR OLD Monastrell which derives from the LatinThe Macallan has sourced oak from northern Spanish forests since the distillery's early decades, air drying staves and seasoning casks for 18 months in Jerez before they ever see new make spirit. The 18 Year Old Sherry Oak matures exclusively in those hand picked sherry seasoned casks, which the distillery credits with driving up to 80% of the whisky's final character. Bottled at 43% ABV, it pours a light mahogany and delivers treacle tart, stem