Edradour 2012 Oloroso Sherry Butts 12Y.O Batch #6 Cask Strength 59.5%

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Category: Single Malt Distillery: Edradour Bottler: Distillery Bottlings Bottled Series: Oloroso Sherry Butts
Vintage: 2012 Bottled: March 19, 2025
Casknumber：4,132,151,152,342,350,429,431
Stated Age: 12 years old
Cask Type: 1st & 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt
Number of bottles: 5131
Strength: 59.5%
Size: 700ml
Barcode: 5021944128587

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Edradour 2012 Oloroso Sherry Butts Batch #6 is a 12-year-old single malt Scotch whisky matured in first- and second-fill Oloroso sherry butt casks and bottled at robust cask strength (59.5% ABV). This batch continues Edradour's proud tradition of rich, sherry-aged Highland whiskies with character.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Elegant and inviting, the nose is dominated by classic sherry aromas, with notes of dried fruit, nuts and dark berries. There is also leather and a hint of earthiness, with a slight sulphuric note that evokes Edradour's "dirty" and funky house style of sherry cask ageing.

Palate: Rich, thick and oily on the palate. Layers of dark fruits such as raisins, plums and blackberries, bitter cocoa and spices unfold. Cask strength has a strong impact, with layers of sweet oak, almonds, pepper and dark chocolate. The influence of the sherry casks is deep, with sour berries, earthy cocoa and a slight bitterness coming to the fore rather than the sweetness of modern sherry bombs.

Finish: A long, elegant finish lingers, offering oak, leather, herbs, and hints of dark chocolate with chili and rich black tea. The aftertaste is also complex, with a lingering balance of fruit, spice, and earthy bitterness.

Rating and Value: Edradour's Sherry Cask Strength series has a devoted following thanks to its unique character. Batch #6 (59.5% ABV) is highly regarded for its balance and richness, making it a perfect addition to any whiskey lover's collection. However, those who prefer lighter, sweeter sherry whiskies may find it a bit heavy.