Taiwan’s Kavalan Distillery has added to its premium whisky portfolio with the release of Solist Palo Cortado.
If you’re curious about sherry-finished whiskies (and you should be!), this article is your guide.
If you’re new to sherry cask whiskies, The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is a great place to start, though it can be a bit pricey.
Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Finish differs from the classic Black Label primarily in its maturation process.
Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish (50.5% ABV) will retail for $74.99 per 750ml bottle. Only 800 bottles have been produced.
Manzanilla is Spanish for ‘chamomile infusion’ that’s because the state of this liquid, and its very floral, nutty characteristics are very reminiscent of chamomile.
You can rest assured that Tomatin Pedro Ximénez is an underrated bottle that could be a contender for the bottle of the year!
Palo Cortado starts life off under a layer of flor. This is a layer of yeast that stops the sherry from oxidizing with oxygen, this produced Fino, Manzanilla, and Amontillado style sherries.
As the blender and global ambassador for Tomatin, I’ve had the privilege of exploring the depths of sherry cask maturation. With this in mind, let’s explore the basics of sherry casks and their role in scotch whisky maturation.
Whether you are a drinker, collector, or just curious about whisky, here is everything you need to know about the iconic Macallan 12 Year Old in this ultimate guide.
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