Bains 18 Oloroso Cask

Bain's 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish – South African Single Grain Whisky

Discover an exceptional South African single grain whisky from the renowned James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, crafted under the guidance of Master Distiller Andy Watts.

Released in 2019 as part of Bain's exclusive 18-year-old sherry cask collection, this limited-edition expression showcases the remarkable depth and complexity achieved through extended oak maturation and Spanish Oloroso sherry cask finishing.

The whisky undergoes an elaborate maturation process, spending its first five years in ex-bourbon casks, followed by ten additional years in American oak and a final three-year finish in carefully selected Oloroso sherry casks.

The result is a rich, beautifully balanced whisky that combines Bain's signature smoothness and creamy vanilla sweetness with the deeper, nutty and dried-fruit characteristics of Oloroso sherry.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich dried fruit, toasted walnuts, vanilla, caramel and gentle oak spice.

• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth, with raisins, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, butterscotch and warming cinnamon.

• Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering sherry sweetness, toasted oak, dried fruit and delicate spice.

Part of a distinctive trilogy alongside the Fino and Pedro Ximénez cask finishes, Bain's 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish highlights the versatility of South African single grain whisky and the influence of traditional Spanish sherry maturation.

A compelling addition to collections of premium South African whisky, limited-edition releases and mature sherry-finished expressions.