Ahh, sherry cask whisky. For many whisky snobs, a term that conjures nostalgic memories of our first gateway whisky sips. A type of cask that is deeply associated with many famous whisky houses and indeed with Scotch single malt whisky in general. And yet, the influence of this humble barrel is often overlooked by the average consumer or even misunderstood. Here's everything you need to know about Sherry cask whisky.
There are loads of rules about whisky. For example, Scotch must mature in oak for at least three years, and bourbon has to age in new, charred oak barrels. For this blog, we're going to focus on what whisky is made from, specifically the grains used.