The Hearach 'Oloroso Cask Matured' 46%

Fully matured from a parcel of first-fill, ex-Oloroso sherry casks, this is the second ever release from the Isle of Harris distillery, made from lightly peated spirit that has aged in hand-selected sherry casks from bodegas Miguel Martin in Spain. A rich medley of spices, orange peel and walnut swirl around a herbal smokyness, like burning thyme on a BBQ. The palate is initially creamy and full, carrying dried fruit mix and more orange, finishing with a salty edge that leads to a warming, gently smoky finish.