Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 9/2018

The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 9/2018 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700ml | 58.4% ABV | Natural Color | Non-Chill Filtered | 1 of ~300 Bottles

A Rare Cask from The Macallan’s Vaults

The Macallan Single Cask 2018 (bottled September 2018) is a true one-of-a-kind release from The Macallan’s Exceptional Single Cask series. Consequently, it offers the pure, unblended character of a single sherry-seasoned European oak cask. Moreover, with only around 300 bottles produced, it represents the distillery’s most personal and unfiltered expression. Above all, it’s a snapshot of Macallan’s cask excellence in 2018.

Bottled Straight from the Cask

This whisky was drawn directly from Cask #9/2018 at natural cask strength—58.4% ABV—with no chill filtration or dilution. In fact, this 2018 bottling showcases the raw power and complexity of Macallan’s sherry casks in their most honest form. As a result, it delivers intense fruit, spice, and oak with remarkable depth, texture, and a waxy mouthfeel that defines premium single casks.

Powerful, Rich, and Uncompromising

On the nose, expect raisin, fig, and orange marmalade, followed by cinnamon, clove, and dark chocolate. Then, leather and tobacco emerge with air. On the palate, flavors of plum, toffee, and antique oak unfold with weight. Subtle notes of espresso, roasted almond, and beeswax add layers. Finally, the finish is long and warming—dried fruit, cocoa, and a whisper of smoke. Altogether, it captures the soul of this Macallan Single Cask 2018.

A True Collector’s Artifact

As a single cask release, the Macallan Single Cask 2018 is inherently limited and non-repeatable. Therefore, it holds strong value for collectors who seek authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Its minimalist label—featuring cask number and bottling date—makes it a prized addition to any serious Macallan library.

Discover Macallan’s Hidden Gems

If you admire unblended single casks, explore our [Macallan Rare Cask Collection]. You might also enjoy how the Macallan Single Cask 2018 reveals the distillery’s character—one cask at a time—where every bottle tells a unique story of wood, time, and place.