Sherry-Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

American straight rye whiskey (≥51% rye, aged 2+ years in new charred oak per TTB) finished for several months in casks previously seasoned with Spanish sherry — typically Oloroso, sometimes Pedro Ximénez. The sherry finish layers dark dried fruit (raisin, fig, currant), demerara sugar, and Christmas-spice character over rye's signature pepper, leather, nutmeg, and tobacco. Drinks fruitier and sweeter than straight rye; brings unique depth to Manhattans, Sazeracs, and stirred rye-forward cocktai...