Sherry EXPLAINED (for whisky lovers)

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

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[@dramman-onlydramnodrama4845]

Gotta say, you don’t post videos all that often compared to other whisky vloggers, but when you do….holy moly Batman! There are at such a high level of professionalism and so in-depth, I always learn a lot and even save them to my scotch learning library. Well done Phil! Slainte!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much!

[@dramman-onlydramnodrama4845]

Typo correction: They’re at such a high level, not there at…I may not speak the Queen’s English with a Kiwi accent, but I know a typo when I see it!

[@joshbarr6390]

I agree. I think I've learned just about everything I know about whisk(e)y from this channel.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

@@joshbarr6390 That's great to hear Josh and why I started this channel. Grateful to have you watching.

[@Ect4health]

Ok. 54 years and until about 10 mins ago , I never got my head around Sherry and it’s connection to Whisky. Bravo mate. This was sensational.

[@Aqvavitae]

Phil, Phil, Phil! Such a great video for whisky geeks to help get their head around sherry cask maturation in whisky. Until the 1980s, bulk shipping of sherry was the norm, and it would be bottled locally. The whisky industry had access to free transport casks, which had been 'seasoned' incidentally as they stored and shipped the bulk liquid. When this was stopped in the 1980s (the D.O. 'Sherry' today means it has to be bottled in Spain) so there had to be another arrangement made, hence the bodega partnerships and brokerage trade we see today. Also, Palo Cortado is an interesting one, "Palo" in this context means 'stick' in Spanish; referring to the chalk mark used to mark a healthy cask with a layer of flor. When the flor dies away (mostly for unknown reasons) the chalk mark gets a strikethrough, hence "palo cortado" or "cut stick". So, the reason PC is vague is that it isn't actually a designed style, it's random. I should state this is how I understand it and I'm in no way a boffin. It also doesn't in any way diminish the huge effort you, as a whisky lover, have put into this barnstormer of a video. Thank you. Huge congrats and striding towards 21k - you deserve it and a lot more. Cheers buddy!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Roy! I used to have a section in this video about transport casks, but cut it as this video was getting too long 😅. But it’s a fascinating part of the story, so maybe I should of kept it in 🤔. That’s interesting about how chalk stick mark! Explains why the style was hard to pin down, other that it just being similar to an amontillado. Thanks buddy, appreciate those little nuggets! You deserve a lot more too!

[@davieislay]

Watched this last night, Roy, and like you, I thought was great. I think Phil can come to Islay & succeed me in Warehouse 9! 😂 Also, confirm your own comments as also being my own understanding of these various aspects. 😁👍🥃

[@Aqvavitae]

@@davieislay he needs training in shouting, swearing, putting generously while keeping folk quiet and listening, but I bet he’d be up for it 😅

[@WhoeverNevermind]

As an spanish person living in Jerez de la Frontera, it is so weird to watch a video about the place i live and its wines from such an foreign perspective lol Very accurate depiction of all the main types of vinos de Jerez, congratulations. Ive always thought that, for sherry bomb lovers, a basic knowledge of the two kinds of fermentations that are traditional here in Jerez (oxidativa sin velo en flor, no oxidativa bajo velo en flor) is kind of basic. For example, there is a kind of wine here called "Creme" (yeah, one of the few that doesnt have an spanish name) that is made by mixing oloroso (because the flavor is the best of them all) and Pedro Ximenez (because its very sweet), so you get a sweet oloroso wine. Its more popular than fino, oloroso or Pedro Ximenez, believe it or not. So, that is exactly how Glendronach tastes! They use a combination of those two tipe of butts, so it tastes like (glorious) cream wine. Also, most oursiders think that oloroso sherry wine is black because of the variety of grape, and thats not true. I would not say that Oloroso is a sweet wine (would you say that Aberlour Abunadh is sweet? i would not, but i dont know...), but its definetely sweeter than Fino and Manzanilla, so its understandable. There are basically no differences between fino and manzanilla but the place its produced. Just by the taste and smell you cant really know which is which (unless you recognize the particular bodega from which it comes from) The difference between amontillado and palo cortado are still subject to debate lol. All that matters really is that the amontillado is closer to the fino, and the palo cortado is closer to the oloroso. Also, most palo cortado wine you can buy nowadays is not really what traditionally has been understood to be palo cortado... for many reasons, like the extinction of the specific variety of grape during the philloxera plage of the XIX century. So, at this point, you can call Palo Cortado to things that are not even close to the original thing, even bends of amontillado and pedro ximenez. Did you know that there are only two whiskies produced here in Jerez? They are the Nomad Outland and the Valdespino 1430. The first one is just an average but cheap sherry bomb, but the second is a superb sherry bomb. Really, one of the best ive tried, and way better than glendronach 12, glen garioch 12, aberlour 12, tamdhu 12, Glenfarclas 12.... but it is true that is very different from all of those. It is matured for 15 years in oloroso and palo cortado butts that come from the Valdespino system of soleras, so its quite different from anything else, and very high quality. If you ever come here, try to get your hands on a bottle of Valdespino Whisky. And yes, i forgive you about the pronunciation of Cádiz lmao

[@djgenetic111]

The Cream is my favorite Sherry, and thus Glendronach 12 is my favorite whisky right now. But I am just starting my whisky journey...

[@diegoborrasmoreno2186]

Nomad is produced in Scotland and finished in Jerez.😁

[@Ballahooligan1]

Hey Phil - this video is superb, really interesting and production values as high as ever. I've got a Fino casked Royal Brackla from Cadenheads open at the moment which is really delicious. Not sure how much Cadenheads you get in NZ but at £55 up here, I'm really happy with the value. Keep up the great work!!

[@AnthonySannie]

Simply, the best Whisky show. Period. Thanks, Phil.

[@ErickMBR1]

Best Whiskey Channel on KZbin.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much!

[@benmarnoch4111]

Just seen this, I’ve had so many unanswered questions about Sherry use in Scotch whisky, and here they are, basically all answered in one place and done so in a totally professional and entertaining way. I’ll be recommending this video for sure. Super stuff Phil!

[@ADSCP]

Also Port deserves a mention. Congratulations for your presentation, really really instructive. About amontillado, I have a Kavalan amontillado and had no idea what amontillado was. Later I bought a bottle and couldn’t drink it because was so dry and harsh, but then could understand better that Kavalan.

[@markjackson6669]

You have the best informational videos for whisky out there. Concise, thorough, and excellent production quality. Please keep it up. We already have plenty of reviewers out there. This video was especially good. I find the more I understand the process, the more I enjoy the whisky. And making whisky is a more complicated process than most food and drink so your videos are especially useful. Cheers!

[@fronandough7]

Love your videos! As a North American in the midst of the current Bourbon boom, it's refreshing to see your content covering Scotch and it's many facets - a whiskey I love as well. Keep the quality content coming.

[@ramhee98]

When I got into whisky's second whisky I bought was an Aberlour A'Bunadh (batch 65) and I still absolutely love it. I got about 40 bottles now even containing 30 and 32yo whisky but the A'Bunadh is still one of my favorites. Glenfarclas 21 and Glenfarclas 25 are also quite good.

[@heretobrew]

Well done Phil, this is one of the best niche, value adding whisky KZbin video I've seen.

[@iseedumbppol]

Phil, this is the kind of show I would tune into on a major network and/or streaming service. Amazing content, and I love how you’re not afraid to talk about EVERYTHING associated with whisky, even if it’s not about whisky itself! Keep it up. Cheers!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much! Means a lot!

[@rong6422]

This is an amazing and informative video. I am diving into sherry scotches and I was asking a lot of questions. You nailed it.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Ron! Glad it was helpful!

[@craigdlazarus]

Phil you impart an impressive knowledge of whisky and this sets you apart from so many others out there. Your channel is the best!! Keep 'em coming. Thank you!

[@mckhendry]

Super great video, Phil! Thanks for referencing this on a recent video. I appreciate the help in finding it!

[@lbirming91]

Great video. Really informative

[@Consci0]

Excellent video. Great production quality. I'm a peathead trying to explore more sherried whiskies, and this is very helpful. I already had an order coming with Glendronach 12 and Tullibardine 500, you gave me more ideas. Cheers!

[@45rockys]

Buddy, you have done some extensive research. I didn't expect it when I started the video. But by the end of the video I became more knowledgeable and interested in it. Great video and thank you for all the time and effort you have taken to make this video.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much! Appreciate that

[@saevar69]

interesting and informative as always with you..keep up the good work my friend.also video and editing is one of the best i´ve seen on youtube..

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks so much Sævar!

[@marcusgrosomanidis3396]

Awesome video Phil. I feel like I’ve learned so much. For next time it would be super helpful if you put in time stamps for each category so we can go back and revise. Looking forward to future videos!!!

[@MattTalmer]

Excellent video Phil! Arran 18 and AnCnoc 18 are two of my favourites.

[@zebcarvalho3294]

Aberlour Abunadh still my favourite, thanks Phil gonna try and see in the future if I can get a whisky of every sherry profile you mentioned above should be fun

[@christophermcbride6662]

Both Kilchoman's Sanaig and Loch Gorm are absolute treats. Glenkinchie's distillers edition with Amontillado cask is also excellent!

[@MrFuzzy1953]

I love the care you take in passing along information to those of us who wish to learn more about whiskeys, without having to ask those whom I call, "whiskey snobs". So many people I know start by just diving in (including me) and get turned off by the burn. I saw your video about how to start drinking whiskey, easing into it with lower proof offerings and working my way into higher ABV whiskeys. I'm starting over because of that video and hoping I can begin again the proper way and learning how to drink it before drinking whiskey the way you like to drink whiskey. Thank you...

[@baruchdor]

It's amazing and I'm sharing the channel with all the whiskey groups I know, good luck!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks, that means a lot! Please do

[@sergiomontesdeoca5955]

Could you do a video on "How to read a bottle of whisky" kind of deal, you know like what does non chill filter mean, etc. What are the key variables we should look at, thanks

[@somesortofjulian5041]

Thanks for the introduction! How about one about Port next?

[@iaing1928]

The education continues. Well played Phil👏. Great video🥃

[@gman5986]

Awesome information. Thank you much for taking time to produce this great informative video!........Slainte!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trombonegamer14]

Your channel is so good, needs more attention from the online whiskey community. Very well edited, great presentation, well researched, and I love listening to your Kiwi accent. Cheers

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers Jack! Appreciate that

[@elieaoun6]

Cheers for this superb video, Phil! Amazing, bloody amazing! My favourites are GlenDronach, GlenAllachie, Glenfarclas and Bunnahabhain! Cheers from Lebanon!

[@musakaya5039]

A great video to watch especially for whisky lovers. I recommend Glendronach 18 strongly to become sufficiently familiar with sherry notes. A whisky enthusiast from Turkey.

[@santiagovilla666]

Great, informative video. Thank you. Also, your pronounciation is quite good!

[@leagarner3675]

I feel like I 'm missing out. This is some knowledge I want to put to use. Thanks!

[@markm.9731]

I am trying to learn more about whiskey and this was best video about sherry and sherry whiskey particularly. Very informative, easy to understand and top quality production.

[@adamlynch4122]

Another awesome video! Just picked up some Tamdhu 12 last weekend, lot of fig and dried fruit favors. Not my favorite as I'm not a fig and prune person, but totally know why others love it. My favorite sherried whisky is probably the Aberlour 16.

[@sambehar2468]

Thanks for the video. The Bunnahabhain 12 and Glenfarclas 12 are the only Sherried whiskeys that I have tried so far. Of those two the Bunnahabhain is my favorite. It’s so smooth that it’s easy to forget that you are drinking a high abv spirit.

[@nzmarco]

You should give the Glenfarclas 15 a try. It’s higher abv than most of the range.

[@BacardiFaktor9]

Hey Phil, I would love a video about whisky aged for a long time, and a few tips on what you should try if you want to buy something 18+ years old. Love the channel, keep it up!

[@jamieboyd7581]

Tip top video as per always Phil. Some of my favourite whisky's are sherried whisky's, but I've never had a great knowledge of sherry. So interesting to hear about the region it's from, the production and the different types. Keep the high quality vids coming 👏👏👏

[@matthaeus_jacomus]

Love your videos. Bushmills Black Bush is my favourite sherried whiskey, they have just released a travel retail Black Bush 80/20 PX.

[@aaronjones7476]

Hi Phil, discovered your channel last year and must say the production and content is awesome 👌 I look forward to the uploads, the research and the way you deliver the information is spot on. Keep it coming

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Aaron!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

We just had a discussion about the difference between sherry matured and sherry seasoned in our whisky club. I'm going to send them the link to this video to answer their questions :) This is amazing Phil, thank you for the hard work! What an awesome video, cheers 🥃

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Fantastic! Thanks so much. Glad the video was helpful

[@hannocapelle9843]

Hey Phil, great video with a lot new informations for me. I like the Bunnahabhain 12 best. I tasted BenDronach and Glenfarclas to and i like them as well. The tamdhu ist on my bucket list. Greatings from Germany

[@aitoriri1]

Great vídeo Phil, you always make this videos so enterteining and informative. My favourite sherried whisky has to be Aberlour A'bunadh but Redbreast Lustau is a great option too. Side Note: if any of you enjoy sherried whisky try to get your hands in a Jerez brandy that has been finished in P.X. or Oloroso cascks, you will have those sherry notes crank to 11

[@Domogled]

Beautifully explained. Thank you. 🥃

[@farshadp6114]

Kia Ora brother, I found your channel a few weeks ago and I must say that you educate on very understanding level. I've been drinking whiskies for 3 decades and last 20 years just single malt on rare occasions blended if I find a good one but I wasn't that good in details about process and casks in deeper dive. I lived in NZ for 16 years and crossed the ditch many years ago so it is always nice to hear this lovely accent. Anyway back to sherry , your choices are spot on, and as you mentioned, like many people, I love A Bunah and 105 a lot. I also love some of the sherry cask finished ones and I am sure you have tried this one before, it is Laphroaig PX, as a peat and sherry lover, this single malt is the best of both. Take care, and thanks for the very informative video.

[@crouisk]

really good overview thanks

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks for watching Scott!

[@PanCogitoX]

Great content and production quality. This channel is so underrated!

[@JeffWhisky]

This is beyond a video but documentary level on all things sherry. Feel like I'm in the minority of Whisky lovers as it's one of my least favourite maturation/finishing casks. Even though I do like a sherry on its own. Cheers Phil!

[@nickp5511]

The Sherry Professor! Great video, just subscribed! I haven’t had many I’m on my fourth month of my whiskey journey. However I do have some Aberlour 12yr and I’m getting the A’BUNADH this coming week. I also have Bunnahabhain 12 and a Balvenie 14 rum cask finish! All of them are very good!

[@shibby67]

Absolutely fantastic video. I learned so much! My favourite sherried whisky has to be Kilchoman Sanaig. Cheers from Canada! 🥃

[@cloud0929]

I'm starting my whisky collection and I really love whisky aged in sherry casks, thanks for this very informative video! :D

[@blucheer8743]

My favorite is sherry finished just kind of stumbled onto it years ago love the smell, color, flavor

[@MaltDaddy]

Very informative videos! Keep up the great production!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Cheers! Appreciate that

[@sergiomontesdeoca5955]

This was tremendously useful and informative, thanks for laying out all this information so seamlessly

[@mve9899]

I recently bought a bottle of The Lakes whiskymaker's reserve no.5 and I really love it. It needs some time in the glass to open up but then its an explosion of sweet flavors, grapes, spices and its smooth like cognac (at 52%!). Might be a bit expensive, but I love it.

[@NicolasMD85]

Amazing video, so much knowledge and informations, but in light and superbly presented manner. Well done mate, after this video, my knowledge is much more rounded and komplet.

[@Nasosdag]

This is a wonderful video. And one that needs to be watched again and again, to take in completely. I love the layers, depth and complexity the spirit world (no pun intended... ok, may a small one) has.

[@NeilImmortal]

Awesome, great information! I don't think you can talk sherry without including Edradour ;)

[@timeforadram]

To date (and I know I’m being predictable) the most stunning Sherry forward dram I’ve had is the distillery only Tomatin PX, fighting for the top spot with a Deanston 20 Oloroso. Melt yer face good. Top vid Phil!

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

I've had 2 Sherry'd whiskeys and loved both, my current bottle of The Dalmore Sherry Cask, and I absolutely love Rabbit Hole Derringer which is a Sherry cask bourbon

[@ej6049]

Great Video, thank you, Sir. I do enjoy the new 12y Royal Brackla at the moment.

[@dgunnut6550]

Wow, a very informative video! I now know much more about sherry and how the casks are seasoned and used for whisky making. My favorite sherry bombs are from Glenfarclas, The Macallan, Edradour, Aberlour, Balvenie and Benromach.

[@chrisfloyd7316]

Literally just bought my first bottle of Sherry finished whiskey. TX Bourbon with a PX Sherry finish. Fantastic bottle with very rich flavors. I might have to look into Sherry on its own now

[@lockstar001]

Another great and informative video. Good work Phil. Keep it up 👍

[@carlmartinlinder]

Very interesting and well made video Phil. Favorite sherry distillery. You mentioned many of them but Edradour is another great one. 👍

[@davidowen2834]

Excellent and well explained 👍. I like a sherry matured scotch as much as the next malt fan but give me an ex bourbon barrel matured scotch malt any day of the week. Your Glen Allachie 12 is looking pretty light ,the newer batches are getting a lot darker . Slàinte Phil.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Well done man! Another banger. I have tried a few bottles of sherry in an attempt to better understand the sherry notes, but I had no idea there was this much nuance and variation. Well researched and well presented. I also learned why in Russian and Ukrainian sherry is called "херес" (kheres) because of the different nomenclature used in Spanish. My personal favorite expressions are typically in Port-cask finishes, so if you find the motivation for another video I'm sure there is a thing or two I can learn. Congrats on the channel growth! Cheers!

[@schropat7398]

Great watch, well explained. Thanks from Germany!

[@yiorgosst6898]

Really great video! Very well explained! Thank you!

[@andremartins8723]

What an absolute great video Phil!! It's the one type of maturation that I still need to try and your video came out at the perfect time ahah It was this year that my interest for whisky really picked up, and after a search on YT, your channel was the first one that I saw and really engage with me. Since then I watched all your videos and came out knowing so much, because your content is so easy to consume, however rich in details and explanations. Now I have my small collection and I'm really having fun exploring new whiskys (just got to the peated expressions, with Ardbeg and Kilchoman and man, I'm just in love ahaha). Thanks for all the work and dedication that you put into this great videos, keep them coming mate!! Big cheers from Portugal

[@ericjones6596]

Glengoyne in general is my favorite distillery, and pretty much all of their whisky is aged in sherry casks. I currently have their 10 year, 21 year, and 25 year in my liquor cabinet.

[@harryb3122]

I really like the ROYAL BRACKLA 12 years oloroso. I can also definitely recommend it 👌🏻 And a top video again! Can't wait for the next one

[@langesterguy]

Thank you so much for being my personal Whisky teacher! 👨‍🎓

[@Eminakkoc]

Teşekkürler.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thank you!

[@traviskingdon3636]

Awesome video Phil. Would be great to do a part 2 which explores Sherry casks from different oak. This is an area of low transparency and can be confusing for the non nerds. I have been a geek for a long time, and I learnt some things in your video. Thanks

[@Gandals]

Love your content! Super informative, intresting and original! Thank you very much 🙏 Waiting for your input on Laphroaig PX Cask:)

[@redonthemed]

Cheers for the vid phil, really informative. I,m a big fan of scotch, and sherry, and recently started to drink port. Thanks buddy.

[@JohnsDrams]

Love a bit of Sherry love :D The Edradour Signatory single casks remain my top of the tree sherry bombs - huge batch variations between each bottling but all scratch an itch. That sherry chart is going to be available as merchants, right? RIGHT?!

[@ericmartigue9237]

And if you can get your hands on Edradour cask strength bottled by van Wees (The Ultimate), you won't be disappointed.

[@markovucic]

Thanks!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Thanks Mark!!

[@kiwigor]

Once again a great video Phil 👏👏👏 Recent sherry loves: Strathisla 12 years G&M Distillery Label. Still available in NZ at W-Galore for example. Not a sherry bomb at all. More subtle and not even that complex but I looove it! Good value too. Or the Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke Sherry Matured…. So nice! Cheers!!!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Great recommendations! I have the sherry cask peat smoke benromach too, it’s so interesting and so good

[@bradgravel7786]

Awesome video. Thanks for putting this together, learned lots. Cheers 🥃

[@joshbarr6390]

I suppose this is why I keep going back to glenfiddich. the sherry and bourbon casks match my preference.

[@stianx6087]

Thanks for the informative video. However, how can you make a video about sherried whiskies without mentioning Kavalan? In my opinion at least, nothing comes close to the Solist series.

[@juliusmanalo9268]

Excellent explanation! Cheers!

[@emieloss7229]

Very informative video, I learned a lot. Thanks! My favorite sherry cask whiskies are Glenallachie 12, Glendronach 15, Glengoyne 18. The Aberlour 12 NCF, Balvenie 15 single barrel and Glenfarclas 15 are great as well. I'm not really into the cask strength sherry bombs however.

[@Yong_Goh]

thanks for the crash course! you just made me wanna go out to buy the Glenfiddich Solera 15! :D

[@HannesHanath]

Glen Garioch 15 (not 12!, 12 also is Ex-Bourbon+Sherry) is a great recommendation for sherry lovers!

[@andrewmainprice2179]

I recently had a Glenfiddich 15 and was really not a fan. I used to like this whisky but have moved into rye and bourbon. I have never been a real fan of sherry but did have a glenfarclas 25 and was disappointed by the finish. I have now moved into rums which is a nice change cheers Andrew

[@revolvermaster4939]

Glenfiddich ruined their 15 with sherry

[@taylor315]

Bunnahabhain 12 Cask Strength is one of my favorites!

[@kuzmanmeramov1729]

Arran Bodega Cask strength designated choice

[@graham2954]

This is a great upload.

[@kellywellington7122]

I lean to the triple barrels....Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban and the Auchentoshan Threewood. I've been sampling through the sherry bomb labels and like them all. Presently have GlenDronach, Bunnahabhain, and Glenmorangie Lasanta on hand.

[@lovebedi]

Great video . Tha ks..But What no kavlan solit series for Sherry Bomb, whisky.

[@ix-Xafra]

Best 'Subscribe' pitch I've heard yet. Enjoyed your content.

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

Ha cheers Vinny

[@markovucic]

@18:11 how many times wine can be used, or to be more precise, how many barrels can be seasoned before the wine turns into vinegar?

[@Ekemas]

Hey Phil, great quality video as usual, keep up the good work!! One question though which always pops up when I see your whisky closet in the back: are you not worried about oxidation with all the opened bottles? I also want to build a higher stack, but always afraid that if I leave open too much bottles at once (>20) taste would be impacted? How do you feel about that! Cheers man, and again really appreciate your high quality videos! Greetings from Belgium. Sam