Hi Kevin, great video, thanks. American sherry oak is just casks made out of American oak and seasoned with sherry (i.e. filled with sherry for a certain time). As most sherry casks these days are only seasoned (I think for a while now Spanish law prohibits exporting sherry in casks, so there are no more 'transport' casks arriving in Scotland), sherry casks are made out of either American or European oak, and then seasoned with sherry. American oak will be less spicy, but cheaper. Another reason for this practice is the decline in sherry consumption, the sherry for 'seasoning' will mostly be produced for that purpose, and either used for vinegar production or even discarded once the casks are seasoned.
As Dennis said, this is a great explanation, Christian. Thanks! I was aware that sherry consumption is dramatically down in recent years, which is why seasoned casks are more popular. But I hadn't heard that American oak was being used for seasoning. It seems wrong not to have European oak used for sherry cask aging, but money does drive the world. Cheers!
@@WhiskyRiffs I agree, but I think the potential saving is too compelling. Macallan is using both as well. For their Sherry Oak range, they talk about oak trees from northern Spain on their website, but the double cask range is the "perfect balance of hand-picked sherry seasoned American and European oak casks" and the triple cask is "matured in European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and ex-bourbon American oak casks". I suspect many distilleries use American oak to keep the cost down, so unless it is explicitely stated it is hard to be sure...
This is the first you’ve added water since living in the road! A great episode, Kevin! It’s harder to keep up since you left the Bird, but Fridays for Whisky Riffs!
Thanks, Dennis! That's the first high-ABV dram I've poured, otherwise I'd have done it sooner. I'm working on getting some unique drams in Italy now. Cheers!
Thanks for the compliment and for watching. I do have a soft spot for cask strength expressions and I'll have to keep on the lookout for more Glengoyne during my travels. Cheers!
Hi Dennis, sorry for the lack of content. We were in Egypt for a month and both internet speeds and whisky were in short supply. Now that we've made it to Cyprus, I have more of both. New content is coming soon. Cheers!
Great video and just tried this same sampler. Agreed with you assessment and had the same rankings! Legacy was a letdown compared to the other 2. I liked the 18 the best, but when comparing value I would buy the 12 over the 18 as to me, the 18 is not worth more than double the price of the 12.
That's been a serious problem over the past few years. The price of 18+ year old whisky is outrageous, which is why I ended up with the sampler. Cheers!
I have not see the Teeling Single Cask 15 Year, but I may have to find a way to drop by their distillery again. It's been years since I've been to Dublin. I'd love to hear what you think of it. Cheers!
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Hello from Ontario as a Turkish 🇨🇦🇹🇷, hope you ll travel to Türkiye aswell . Glengoyne is one of my favorite. Slàinte 🥃🧿
We'd love to visit Türkiye, so if you have any tips, please pass them on to us. Especially the best cities and best time of year to visit. Thanks!
Hi Kevin, great video, thanks. American sherry oak is just casks made out of American oak and seasoned with sherry (i.e. filled with sherry for a certain time). As most sherry casks these days are only seasoned (I think for a while now Spanish law prohibits exporting sherry in casks, so there are no more 'transport' casks arriving in Scotland), sherry casks are made out of either American or European oak, and then seasoned with sherry. American oak will be less spicy, but cheaper. Another reason for this practice is the decline in sherry consumption, the sherry for 'seasoning' will mostly be produced for that purpose, and either used for vinegar production or even discarded once the casks are seasoned.
A great explanation! Thank You, Christian!
@@BoffoDennis Thanks Dennis 🙂
As Dennis said, this is a great explanation, Christian. Thanks! I was aware that sherry consumption is dramatically down in recent years, which is why seasoned casks are more popular. But I hadn't heard that American oak was being used for seasoning. It seems wrong not to have European oak used for sherry cask aging, but money does drive the world. Cheers!
@@WhiskyRiffs I agree, but I think the potential saving is too compelling. Macallan is using both as well. For their Sherry Oak range, they talk about oak trees from northern Spain on their website, but the double cask range is the "perfect balance of hand-picked sherry seasoned American and European oak casks" and the triple cask is "matured in European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and ex-bourbon American oak casks". I suspect many distilleries use American oak to keep the cost down, so unless it is explicitely stated it is hard to be sure...
This is the first you’ve added water since living in the road!
A great episode, Kevin! It’s harder to keep up since you left the Bird, but Fridays for Whisky Riffs!
Thanks, Dennis! That's the first high-ABV dram I've poured, otherwise I'd have done it sooner. I'm working on getting some unique drams in Italy now. Cheers!
nice video again. I've found some magic in some Glengoyne bottles, especially the cask strength.
Thanks for the compliment and for watching. I do have a soft spot for cask strength expressions and I'll have to keep on the lookout for more Glengoyne during my travels. Cheers!
Where are you?! I hope all is well.
Hi Dennis, sorry for the lack of content. We were in Egypt for a month and both internet speeds and whisky were in short supply. Now that we've made it to Cyprus, I have more of both. New content is coming soon. Cheers!
Great video and just tried this same sampler. Agreed with you assessment and had the same rankings! Legacy was a letdown compared to the other 2. I liked the 18 the best, but when comparing value I would buy the 12 over the 18 as to me, the 18 is not worth more than double the price of the 12.
That's been a serious problem over the past few years. The price of 18+ year old whisky is outrageous, which is why I ended up with the sampler. Cheers!
Have you tried the Teeling single cask 15 year? I just picked it up, but have not opened it yet and was wondering what are your thoughts?
I have not see the Teeling Single Cask 15 Year, but I may have to find a way to drop by their distillery again. It's been years since I've been to Dublin. I'd love to hear what you think of it. Cheers!
NAS!
Some great non-age statement expressions are appearing on the market in the past few years.