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McCarthy's - 6 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks
Since 1996 McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt has defined itself as a full-bodied spirit in the style of Scotland's finest whiskies. For this unique release we've finished a blend of our double gold winning single malt in 2 year Pedro Ximenez sherry casks from the highly sought after Toneleria Del Sur cooperage in southern Spain.
These barrels, released under the Casknolia line, have been specifically produced and seasoned to the distiller's specification. The result is a rich, highly flavorful whiskey which pairs McCarthy's iconic combination of peat smoke and Oregon white oak with the weighty sweetness of PX sherry. All this ends in a balanced and surprisingly deep flavored spirit made for late nights and good conversations.
A whiskey which our distilling team consider among the best they've ever produced.
Nose: Warm saddle leather and sweet tobacco on the introduction. Slowly reshaping into dark hazelnut butter and bergamot tea; the smell centering around the lingering smoke of cold camp fire embers.
Palate: Surprisingly rich with a bright piquant start. The jammified fruit of the sherry is the opening act for a deeper spice filled middle as chicory and bitter chocolate find their home in the second act. These initial flavors enjoy a long stay, evaporating only for the smoke and sawdust that live in the heart of this well looked after whiskey.
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