Sherry Cask Matured Whisky

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 55%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 500 ml

One of the Key Malt bottlings from Yoichi, this is the older and 12 Year aged version which is now discontinued.  The Key Malts represent the various styles of Whisky (in this case Sherry & Sweet) which are produced at Nikka Distilleries and are included in the vatting of the various other Single Malts and Blends released by Nikka. Now a rare find.

Rated 86+ on WhiskyBase.

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Glendronach

Age: 19 Years Old

ABV: 55.1%

Cask: Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask

Size: 700 ml

A 1995 Vintage Single Cask #1711 special bottling from the GlenDronach distillery, matured for 19 years in an Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask for "Tiger's finest selection No.7" and bottled at an impressive 55.1% ABV.

Nose: Golden black pepper combined with prune syrup, cocoa and subtle hints of vanilla and orange blossom. Appearance: Polished cherry wood. Palate: Crisp oak and orange bitters flood through dark chocolate and cedar wood add a warming spiced finish. (Producer's Tasting notes).

650 bottles were released in 2015. The bottle number is for reference only.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: sherry cask and various

Size: 700 ml

The Yoichi 12 years has a higher percentage of sherry casks, offering more aromatic complexity than its younger sibling, while keeping  the characteristic peat notes, with both mature oak and delicate floral aromas widening the spectrum.

This series of has received several awards over the years including Gold Medal on IWSC 2017, Double Gold Medal on 2018 Sanfrancisco World Spirits and Best Japaese Single Malt on 2019 World Whisky Awards.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: NAS

ABV: 54.5%

Cask: Refill American oak and first-fill ex-bourbon casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bowmore

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 56.9%

Cask: First Fill Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islands (Scotland)

Distillery: Highland Park

Age: 15 Years 

ABV: 57.3% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: first fill European Sherry Oak Butt

Size: 700 ml

This Highland Park whisky is from the single cask Series, which was distilled in 2003, matured in a first fill European Sherry Oak Butt #6145 for 15 years and bottled in 2019, exclusively for The Netherlands. 

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Balvenie

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Bourbon and sherry casks

Size: 700 ml

The Balvenie Founder’s Reserve is a classic 10 year old Single Malt Scotch whisky which was created by The Balvenie Malt Master, David Stewart, from a marriage of bourbon and sherry casks. Originally launched since the early 1980s, the Founder’s Reserve is now discontinued. Various editions of this bottling were released, including some iconic releases such as the first editions that resembled a cognac bottle. Founder’s Reserve was discontinued in 2009 and replaced by the then current range of bottlings, which was more focused on finishes and original casks, like the Caribbean Rum Cask finish, 12 Year Signature Reserve etc..

On the nose, The Balvenie Founder’s Reserve is rich and complex with honey and orange notes and just a hint of peat. Its taste is full-bodied honeyed sweetness, with light spicy notes and a hint of sherry fruitiness. Its finish is long with a pleasant lingering richness (Distillery Tasting Notes).

We estimate this to be an early 1990s bottling. 

Rated 84+ on Whiskybase over 175+ votes

Please note the label of the bottle and wear & tear on the tax strip as per image. Sold in "As Is" condition. Please note that there is NO BOX available.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miyagikyo

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

Miyagikyo 10 Years Single Malt Japanese Whisky is from the Miyagikyo distillery, founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. Located in Miyagi Prefecture, the distillery is renowned for its elegant, fruity whiskies made with various malted barleys and unique techniques. The whisky is distilled in traditional pot stills and matured in a mix of American oak, sherry, and other cask types, enhancing its complexity and richness.

Fresh citrus and stewed fruits. Very crisp, fresh and enjoyable and a great entry to the aged whiskies from this distillery located in Sendai in Northern Japan. Sadly discontinued and a rarity.

Please note that NO BOX is available.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Cask: Sherry, Bourbon

Size: 700 ml

First distilled in 1973, Longrow is the double distilled, heavily peated style Single Malt from the Springbank Distillery. Longrow 1994 vintage is reportedly matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Vintage releases have since been discontinued by the Distillery. 

Nose: Subtle fruity mix of smoke and wood, a bit of peat, sea salt and seaweed Palate: Sweetness, honey and vanilla, along with some peppery notes and hint of peat Finish: Lingering peat and smoke.

Please note small nick on the front label. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars X Chichibu (Aged at Shinshu, Nagano)

Age: NAS

ABV: 54%

Cask: Bourbon barrel, American white oak, Sherry oak

Size: 700 ml

This is a special bottling released by the Shinshu Mars Distillery and is a vatting of malt from two distilleries, "Komagatake" and "Chichibu", which has been matured at Mars Shinshu Distillery in a variety of Bourbon Barrel, American White Oak and Sherry Oak for more than 5 years. In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whisky (Chichibu) Distillery began exchanging their new make spirit, which was subsequently matured in their respective locations. 10,918 Bottles were released.

Nose: sweet maple syrup, oak spices and some notes of varnish along with plum and a hint of caramelised orange peel Palate: Sweet caramel, some brandy cake, cacao and nutmeg with a hint of smoke and spiciness Finish: Gentle tannins along with some black tea on the finish. With water, more caramel and toffee notes are evident along with oak spices. 

The Chichibu Distillery release of their vatting with Komagatake malt is available HERE. 

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS

Abv: 46%

Cask: bourbon, sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

The sixth official release from Kilchoman (i.e. one of the earlier bottlings) is a vatting of three year old and four year old whisky from first fill and refill bourbon casks with the four year old finished in sherry casks for about a month. Lots of smoke, iodine, and salty notes with hints of oloroso in the background. A great bottling to taste a Kilchoman from its early days.

Please note that this bottle is without any box. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima

Age: NAS (3 years old)

ABV: 59%

Cask: Sherry cask, re-charred American White Oak

Size: 700 ml

"2022 Edition" includes Whisky distilled from unpeated malt at Kanosuke Distillery between 2017-19 and matured on an average for about 3 years in a variety of casks but primarily Sherry Casks.

The "2021 The First"  release used re-charred American White Oak ex-“Mellowed Kozuru” aged rice shochu casks, and "2021 The Second" used traditional bourbon barrels. 

A 'Double Gold' award-winning on the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS (About 11 Years Old)

ABV: 54.4%

Cask: Bourbon cask and oloroso sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Highlands (Scotland)

Distillery: GlenDronach

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 48%

Cask: Pedro Ximenez casks and Oloroso Sherry casks

Size: 700 ml

GlenDronach 21 years old is named Parliament after the parliament of rooks guarding the warehouse of the distillery. This whisky is a marraige of spirit matured in Pedro Ximenez casks and Oloroso Sherry casks from Andalucia in Spain. A full bodied and richly sherried whisky, with notes of elegant ripe blueberries, plums, candied orange, pudding. A finish which is warm with dark chocolate treacle.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

A wonderfully aged Sherried Whisky from the family at Glenfarclas. Marmalade, Honey, Freshly Ground Coffee, Full Bodies, A Beautiful Dark Chocolate Taste At The Back of Your Mouth, Intense. Released in 2021.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glenfarclas

Age: 25 Years Old

ABV: 43%

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

A wonderfully aged Sherried Whisky from the family at Glenfarclas. Marmalade, Honey, Freshly Ground Coffee, Full Bodies, A Beautiful Dark Chocolate Taste At The Back of Your Mouth, Intense.(unknown releasing year)

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS 

ABV: 55.3%

Cask: Bourbon cask, sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Kilchoman

Age: NAS (9 years old)

ABV: 46%

Cask: Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

The Loch Gorm 2021 edition, is a vatting of 24 sherry butts, matured for a minimum of 9 years. 17,000 bottles released in this batch. Peating level: 50PPM.

Nose: Wood smoke, cardamon and dark berries with waves of caramel and fudge sweetness Palate: Raisins, figs and poached pears give way to mixed spices, barbequed bacon and maritime peat smoke Finish: Layers of chocolate, stoned fruits and warming peat smoke. Tasting notes from Distillery.