A few weeks in the past I used to be launched to the Sherishòr whisky. This German idea focuses on real (ex-solera) sherry casks for the maturation of an undisclosed blended malt whisky from Scotland.
The whisky is distilled in Scotland and “refined” in Spain. This implies it’s formally not Scotch whisky. The title Sherishòr is a mix of Sherish (the Moorish title for Jerez) and the Gaelic Òr which implies gold. The concept comes from The Uncommon Cask Firm in Germany.
Two variations exist, each 12 years previous. We strive the usual black label which comes at 45% ABV. The opposite one has a white label and comes at 54% cask energy. The spirit spent 3 years in bourbon casks, with a 9 12 months Oloroso end in casks of as much as 50 years previous, so not the standard newish seasoned casks.
We’re celebrating Worldwide Sherry Week by the way in which, it’s possible you’ll need to search for sherry associated occasions in your space.
Sherishòr 12 yo (45%, OB 2024, Oloroso ex-bodega casks)
Nostril: actually filled with sherry character, sure. Candy and bitter fruits, quite a lot of poached pears, crimson berries and ripe cherries, fragrant raspberry jam and oranges. Then beneficiant caramel and fudge notes, which typically bothers me however not right here. Gentle vanilla and a few winey touches, together with gentle wooden spice and previous, barely unique woody notes and carpenter’s workshops. Even a flinty and waxy edge. Good, and certainly totally different from most “seasoned” Scotches.
Mouth: clearly spicier now, with a darkish sweetness within the background. Chocolate and toffee, together with dates. Loads of associations with Brandy de Jerez as effectively. Various malty notes too, maybe coming accross slightly youthful than it truly is. Then chilly espresso, nutmeg and liquorice with some bitter cocoa and crème brûlée. The woody facet will get greater than I anticipated, however once more, so much to love right here.
End: medium size, on chocolate and raisins, together with loads of marmalade and oak spice.
This Sherishòr does supply beneficiant quantities of correct Oloroso notes. It comes near a few of the greatest sherry brandies that are additionally utilizing historical sherry casks for his or her maturation. Nicely accomplished, although I’m not totally satisfied of the underlying malt whisky, which appears slightly tough across the edges. These casks with a nicer whisky may very well be nice. Obtainable straight from The Uncommon Cask Firm and some retailers in Germany.
