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Sherry-Matured Scotch
The sherry cask tradition in Scotch developed partly from geography — Spanish sherry was imported to Britain in large quantities, and the used casks became available to Scottish distillers for whisky aging. The availability of sherry casks has declined as the sherry industry itself has contracted, making first-fill sherry casks increasingly expensive and scarce.
Flavor Profile
Dried fruit (fig, raisin, date), chocolate, Christmas cake, rich caramel from sherry residue. PX-finished Scotch reads much sweeter and richer than bourbon-cask Scotch. Sweet-Caramel and Chocolate-Roast nodes amplified. Color typically dark amber/mahogany.
Key Producers
Premium
Macallan 12 Double Cask
$55-75Premium
GlenDronach 12
$45-60Premium
Aberlour A'Bunadh
$60-80Premium
Glenfarclas 105
$70-90Top Shelf
Macallan 18 Sherry Oak
$200+Top Shelf
GlenDronach 18
$120-150No separate legal category — a cask type/finishing distinction within Scotch Whisky Regulations. Must still meet all standard Scotch requirements.