Bottling Notes:
The Hearach, Oloroso Cask Matured single malt is the second whisky expression from the island distillery and the Isle of Harris. In the far south-western corner of Spain lies the ancient region of Andalusia. Here among hot and dusty hills, the men and women of sherry-makers José y Miguel Martín ‘cooper’ casks with age-old craft and care before they are filled by their wineries in Jerez.
They first visited this historic part of world back in 2015 to begin their relationship with this highly respected family business, and have been proud to source their specially selected Oloroso butts directly from them ever since. Their Oloroso sherry is a dry, dark and nutty fortified wine and its influence on the wood in turn imparts an unmistakably bold richness to our spirit when the casks finally reach Harris and begin maturing their island whisky far from their original home.
Cask Type: Oloroso Cask
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Initial winter aromas of cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves which reminiscent of Christmas at home. There are green notes of herbs and the nostalgic creaminess of white chocolate.
Palate: Walnuts and fireside wood smoke. The dram develops with a hint of thyme from, closely followed by dried oranges.
Finish: Spices then come through, like vanilla pods and a subtle sense of cloves, before a long leather and liquorice finish.
46% ABV
70cl