Lot No. 40 Oloroso Casks

On the nose, expect pear, walnut, and cherry edged by warming rye spice and a touch of tobacco. The sherry finish brings in mellow oak and a whisper of sweetness that balances the grain’s heat. On the palate there is rye spice up front, followed by baked fruit [cherry and pear] and deeper notes of toasted oak, tobacco leaf, and nutmeg. The finish lingers with rye warmth, oak tannin, and a subtle echo of dried fruit. Best enjoyed neat so the sherry finish and rye character can run together, or over a large cube if you want to soften the edges. It also works well in rye-forward cocktails for those who want depth.