The Hearach First Fill Oloroso Cask Matured is a small batch single malt from The Isle of Harris Distillery, bottled at 46% without chill filtration or colouring. Following the initial launch of Isle of Harris’s award-winning The Hearach, this release focuses on first-fill Oloroso butts from José y Miguel Martín in Jerez, Spain.
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.
Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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