Sherry-Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Single malt Scotch whisky matured (fully or substantially) in ex-sherry seasoned oak casks — typically oloroso or Pedro Ximénez butts from Jerez — yielding a distinctive profile of dried fruit (raisin, fig, date), Christmas cake, mahogany-oak tannin, and warming spice. Distinct from ex-bourbon-aged single malts (vanilla, orchard fruit) and from peated expressions. Highland/Speyside region is most common but the cask-influence character defines the class.