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When it comes to sherry cask whisky, many drinkers have the word "mellow and rich" in their minds, and some even directly mention brands such as The Macallan, Glendona, Kamaran, Granaridge, and Edrador.
In fact, not all sherry casks are "full-bodied", only two sherry casks (Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez) can give the whisky a full-bodied, soft taste and rich flavor, while other sherry casks (Amontillado, Fino, Manzanilla, Moscatel, etc.) are much weaker.
Today, we're going to focus on the Oloroso sherry bucket.
Taste source
These mellow and soft tastes are partly due to the distillery's long fermentation and slow distillation process, which allows the original liquor to become more mellow and tender as it matures with the important role of Oloroso sherry casks.
In the case of short fermentation or fast distillation processes, it is almost impossible to mature in Oloroso sherry casks immediately after distillation (but rather in bourbon casks and then transferred to thicker vats to "flavor").
Flavor presentation
Fundamentally different from the "sweetness" presented by bourbon barrels, sherry barrels bring "sweetness", which is a deep, rich "sweetness" flavor.
The oxidation and spiciness of Oloroso sherry casks give the whisky a very rich flavour: oxides (chocolate, coffee, tanned leather), spicy (spices, ginger), nuts (mainly walnuts, almonds), ripe dried fruits (dried figs, raisins, dried dates, black plums), sweet substances (caramel toffee, butterscotch, cakes, marzipans).
A representative wine
Oloroso sherry casks are the most used, and most of our common sherry cask whiskies fall into this category. Let's take a look at which wines fit the "mellow and soft" style.
The Word of the Lord
This refers to a basic whisky blended using only Oloroso sherry casks, with no other flavor casks added. Our most common wines are: The Macallan Sherry Cask Series 12 Vintage, 18 Vintage, 25 Vintage, 30 Vintage, Glendona 18 Vintage, Edradol 12 Vintage, Lake Qihumengam, Abroris Abner and many more.
The Macallan 12 years
On the palate it is smooth and full of sherry flavours, with signature dried fruit and jam flavours, wood smoke and spices well balanced.
It's about 680 yuan, and if it's too cheap, it's definitely a fake.
The Macallan 18 years
The flavor substances are very rich and complex. Aromas of dried fruits and spices blend perfectly with notes of fresh ginger, orange peel and raisins.
It's about 2800 yuan, and you can't be too greedy.
There are a lot of McAllan fakes on the market, and the price is too low, you must not buy it!
Glendona 18 years
Always at the heart of the distillery's offerings, it is one of the finest sherry cask 18 year old whiskies on the market. Chewy and fruity chocolate with layers of soft spices, rich raisin and date notes.
Now the price of various channels is slowly reduced, and it is estimated that it will drop to about 1200 yuan in the second half of the year~
Edrador 12 years
Full-bodied, soft on the palate, with aromas of dried figs and fruitcake, with hints of sandalwood and nutmeg.
The price in the early 500s, I personally think it's better than the Macallan 12! Recommended to buy!!
Qihou Mengam Lake
The rich smoky flavor is accompanied by bursts of barbecue smoke, cocoa and figs. Peat flavours linger on the palate, with honey-roasted cashews, cinnamon and salted toffee punctuated.
The good price should be within 800 yuan~
Abró Abner
A'bunadh means 'original' in Scottish Gaelic, and it's the perfect name for this mass-produced expression, showcasing the style of black cherry, ginger, oak spices and dark chocolate.
The price rose once last year, and I guess it will fall back to the same level in the second half of the year~ Wait, 550 yuan
Oloroso Finish过桶
It is matured in pre-ripening barrels (usually bourbon barrels) and then transferred to Oloroso sherry barrels for a finishing touch to add some flavor and depth. Common wines include Bowmore 15 years old, Royal Blackcla 12 years old, etc.
Bowmore 15 years
The last 3 years are matured in oloroso sherry barrels, under the influence of which the winery achieves an elegant balance between fruity flavors and peat characteristics, in which tropical fruits give off a rich sweetness that blends well with the peat elements.
If you're not in a hurry, the price is ~400 during the big event
Royal Blackcla, 12 years
The 12-year-old Royal Braque single malt is fruity and finishes in the Olorosso sherry casks, creating rich layers of fruit and spice throughout the palate.
The price of this product is a bit high, it is recommended to wait for a good price of 350!
Single barrel
Many distilleries select the best sherry casks and sell them as Single Cask products, which is the best way to show off the quality of the distillery's oak cask management. Common brands are Glendona, Grana Ridge, Edladour, etc.
Now the price is still too high, it is recommended to buy a sharing bottle in 100 bottles and drink it~
Let's be here today~ Let's talk about PX Sherry Barrel next!
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