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Whiskey Review: Stranahan’s Sherry Cask Single Malt

We review Stranahan's Sherry Cask, a Colorado single malt that was finished in Oloroso sherry casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Stranahan's Sherry Cask (image via Stranahan's)

Tasting Notes

About:

No age statement given, 94 proof, $70
Appearance:
Clear, copper-gold with medium legs.
Nose:
The wine cask is front and center, with dried fruits, cherries, and tannins.
Palate:
Rich, chewy sweetness of honey or caramel. Figs and walnut bitters transition into flavors of chocolate and leathery wine-tannins. There is a light, earthy spice that fades slowly on the finish.
Finish:
Comments:
This was something of a Jekyll and Hyde experience for me. On the vast majority of sips, I felt this was a very solid whiskey with well integrated, complimentary flavors that brought something unique to the table. But every 5th sip or so, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the cumulative effect all these flavors produced was something akin to cherry robitussin. It would be uncharitable to define my experience with Stranahan’s Sherry Cask Single Malt by this intermittent experience, but it did result in me trimming down my overall rating for a bottle that I otherwise liked very much!

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jacob Wirt

Jacob Wirt, whose past lives as a cook and cultural studies researcher, continues to shape his deep appreciation for fermented grain beverages. His understanding extends beyond the mere enjoyment of the drink; he recognizes the knowledge, labor, and rich history behind every glass. With a passion for homebrewing beer, Wirt finds a similar fascination in whiskey, exploring how techniques, ingredients, and nuanced variables create the distinctive character of each expression.

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