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The Macallan 18 Years Old 1985 2003 43%
Sherry Oak Casks
Vintage 1985 Release
The Macallan 18 Years Old 1985 – Sherry Oak Casks (bottled in 2003) stands among the most revered vintage releases ever produced by the distillery. Part of the legendary 18-year Sherry Oak series, this edition has earned near-mythical status among collectors due to its extraordinary depth, its classic 1980s character and its exceptional rarity.
Matured exclusively in hand-selected Oloroso sherry–seasoned oak casks from Jerez, this vintage showcases everything that defines The Macallan’s historic house style. The 1985 offers a profile of incomparable richness: deep layers of dried fruits, dark chocolate, antique oak, roasted nuts, orange peel and elegant winter spice. Its long maturation delivers a velvety texture and a finish of remarkable warmth and complexity — the unmistakable signature of The Macallan’s golden era.
Released in 2003, this bottling marks one of the most sought-after vintages within the iconic 18-year line, produced at a time when sherry-cask quality and availability were at their peak. As remaining bottles from the 1980s continue to diminish, the 1985 Vintage stands out as a true time capsule of traditional Macallan craftsmanship.
The Macallan Distillery, founded in 1824 on the Easter Elchies Estate, is world-renowned for its uncompromising cask selection, natural colour philosophy and exceptional sherry-led maturation. It is this dedication to quality that has elevated The Macallan 18-year vintages to legendary status.
The Macallan 18 Years Old 1985 – Sherry Oak is not simply a whisky — it is a rare piece of history. A masterpiece for collectors and connoisseurs who seek the very finest expressions from The Macallan’s most treasured era.
| Category: |
Single Malt whisky from the Speyside, Scotland |
| Distillery: |
The Macallan |
| Bottling serie: |
Sherry Oak Casks |
| Extra information: |
Vintage 1985 |
| Bottler: |
Distillery bottling |
| Bottled for: |
- |
| Age: |
18 Years Old |
| Vintage: |
1985 |
| Bottled in: |
2003 |
| Cask type: |
Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain |
| Cask number: |
- |
| Strength: |
43% |
| Size: |
700 ml (70 cl) |
| Total produced bottles: |
Only 10.000 bottles have been made worldwide! |
| Bottle code: |
- |
| Bottle number: |
- |
| Barcode: |
5 010719 187003 |
| Included original case: |
Yes, included the original cardboard case |
| Condition: |
The bottle is nearly perfect condition. Please check the pictures carefully |
| Good investment: |
Yes, and drinkable |
| Expert rating: |
91/100 |
| Extra information: |
A limited and very hard to find 18 YO Macallan whisky from 1985. A good investment too! |