Casks make the whisky

Sherry casks were typically made from European oak (but American oak is increasingly common) and are seasoned with oloroso, PX, or other sherries. Oloroso is by far the most common and typical flavours include dried fruit, dark chocolate, nutty spice, and a deep mahogany colour. Once rare and expensive, they’re now more commonplace but still prized for their ability to transform spirit into something decadent and complex, a style beloved by fans of full-bodied, luxurious drams.