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18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

An 18-year-old single malt whisky is often considered a milestone in the whisky ageing process, representing a perfect balance between the youthful vigour of the spirit and the mature complexity that only time can bestow. This venerable age statement signifies a spirit that has been distilled at a single distillery using malted barley and has spent a minimum of eighteen uninterrupted years in oak casks within the nurturing atmosphere of a Scottish warehouse.During these critical eighteen years, single malt whisky undergoes a profound transformation. The lengthy sojourn in oak casks allows the whisky to slowly imbibe a myriad of flavours. The choice of cask plays a significant role in flavour development - whether it be American oak, which imparts sweet vanilla and coconut notes, or European oak, which tends to lend rich dried fruit and spice characteristics.

The angel’s share - the portion of whisky that evaporates through the cask over time - also plays its part in concentrating flavours. As the volume decreases, the remaining whisky grows in flavour intensity and complexity. An 18-year-old single malt will have lost a significant percentage of its original volume to the angel’s share, resulting in a richer and more nuanced spirit.

On the nose, an 18-year-old single malt may reveal a sophisticated bouquet of aromas: dark chocolate, ripe orchard fruits, well-worn leather, toasted nuts, and sometimes a gentle wisp of smoke. On the palate, it often presents a full-bodied experience - smooth and rounded - with flavours that echo the nose and add layers of complexity, such as honey, tobacco, wood spices, and earthy peat. The finish is typically long, warming, and resonant, with a pleasing balance of sweetness and dryness.

Scotland’s diverse whisky-producing regions impart distinctive traits to their respective 18-year-old single malts. A dram from Islay might boast robust peat smoke and maritime notes, while a Highland malt could be more floral and fruity, and a Speyside might offer a harmonious blend of sweetness and elegant oak.

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Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare product image
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare
70 cl / 43% ABV
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133 Reviews
96.99
Ledaig 18 Year Old product image
Ledaig 18 Year Old
70 cl / 46.3% ABV
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32 Reviews
86.74
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Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection product image
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
70 cl / 48% ABV
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6 Reviews
139.99
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Bowmore 18 Year Old
70 cl / 43% ABV
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39 Reviews
99.90
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Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old product image
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
70 cl / 46.3% ABV
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59 Reviews
124.95
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old product image
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old
70 cl / 40% ABV
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105 Reviews
82.90
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old product image
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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14 Reviews
85.90
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The GlenDronach 18 Year Old Allardice product image
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old Allardice
70 cl / 46% ABV
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81 Reviews
175.00
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Tomatin 18 Year Old Sherry Cask product image
Tomatin 18 Year Old Sherry Cask
70 cl / 46% ABV
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48 Reviews
104.90
Deanston 18 Year Old product image
Deanston 18 Year Old
70 cl / 46.3% ABV
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29 Reviews
83.99
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old product image
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old
70 cl / 40% ABV
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115 Reviews
91.94
Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old product image
Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old
70 cl / 40% ABV
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12 Reviews
71.30
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Yamazaki 18 Year Old product image
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
70 cl / 43% ABV
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86 Reviews
850.00
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Talisker 18 Year Old product image
Talisker 18 Year Old
70 cl / 45.8% ABV
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68 Reviews
174.95
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Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride product image
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
70 cl / 43% ABV
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37 Reviews
129.95
Tullamore D.E.W. 18 Year Old Single Malt product image
Tullamore D.E.W. 18 Year Old Single Malt
70 cl / 41.3% ABV
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10 Reviews
98.00