OLD PERTH SOLERA

Old Perth Solera – a whisky like no other – crafted using a solera system that harks back to an era of sherry maturation that is seldom seen today. The solera system, commonly used in sherry production, involves fractional blending – a perpetual cycle of maturation that enriches the whisky with each pass. At Old Perth, this system combines ancient ex-bodega solera butts that have matured traditional styles of sherry for nearly 70 years with quality second fill Oloroso sherry butts. The solera butts used to create Old Perth Solera are not just any casks. Originating in Jerez, these ex-bodega casks once held Oloroso sherry – a dry, nutty, and complex sherry with subtle fruity undertones. After maturing sherry for around 70 years, these precious casks have spent the last two years in our solera system, adding to their already rich history. These huge casks can hold 680 litres, and their delicate nature presents challenges. At this age, the casks require extra care, and their tendency to leak results in higher-than-expected losses. However, the unique whisky they produce is more than worth the effort.

OLD PERTH SOLERA

Cask type: Bodega sherry butts
Colour: Deep Crimson
Nose: Spent matchsticks with intense fruity notes and sticky syrup
Palate: layers of treacle, old book pages, sticky dried fruits & a lasting sweet finish
ABV: 57.6%
RRP: £65

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