ECW & The Sherry Cask – Part One - 27/11/26
For the very first time, East Coast Whisky is dedicating an entire tasting to the extraordinary influence of the sherry cask.
Sherry and Scotch whisky have enjoyed a remarkable relationship for centuries, producing some of the most complex, characterful and sought-after single malts ever bottled.
But not all sherry casks are created equal.
For this first exploration, we’ve assembled 12 exceptional whiskies, spanning distilleries, decades and different expressions of sherry influence on some special east coast whisky style whiskies.
From the elegance of a 1974 Aberfeldy to the muscular richness of Mortlach, the distinctive character of Ledaig and a magnificent 38-year-old Ardmore, we’ll discover just how profoundly the cask can shape the spirit.
This promises to be a fascinating evening of discovery, discussion and, of course, some truly extraordinary drams.
🥃 The Main Tasting
Balvenie 20 Year Old – Curious Casks, Peated Sherry Cask Finish, 47.7%
Highland Park 21 Year Old – C. Dully, 58.8%
Old Perth 24 Year Old – 1994, Blended Malt, 45.1%
Aultmore 25 Year Old – 1990, Douglas Laing XOP, 54.4%
Mortlach 25 Year Old – 1995/2020, Le Gus’t Selection XX, 45.8%
Benromach 26 Year Old – 1999/2026, Single Cask Collection Anthology, First Fill Sherry Hogshead, 53.8%
Ledaig 28 Year Old – 1993/2021, Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice, Refill Sherry Butt, 54.1%
Aberfeldy 30 Year Old – 1974/2004, 59.4%
Mortlach 32 Year Old – 1991/2023, Signatory Vintage 35th Anniversary, Cask #4241, 54.1%
Craigellachie 32 Year Old – 1994/2026, The Whisky Blues No. 110, 43.3%
Glen Elgin 33 Year Old – 1991/2024, Signatory Vintage, Cask #4072, 58.7%
Ardmore 38 Year Old – 1988/2026, The Whisky Blues No. 115, 50.5%
Tasting Prices
To join in you just have to join for free our East Coast Whisky Circle, as member you then get access to this, and a host of other tastings, events, bottles and tours!!
We run things through WhatsApp so just email dram@eastcoastwhisky.com and we will set you up.
15ml tasting set – £225
20ml tasting set – £265
UK postage and packaging included.
🥃 The Extras
Two additional and rather special whiskies are available separately:
13. Oban 16 Year Old – The Manager’s Dram, Sherry Cask, 64%
14. Tobermory 33 Year Old – 1995, Private Stock, 49%
Oban 16yo £1.80/ml
Tobermory 33yo £3/ml
And there’s more to come!
We’ll be revealing another couple of rather special extras in due course, so keep an eye out for those.
🎁 A Little Something Extra…
For those who decide to go all in and order the complete 20ml main tasting alongside a minimum of 20ml of every extra dram, there will be a special thank-you:
A FREE MYSTERY BOTTLE OF WHISKY!
A little something from East Coast Whisky to thank you for joining us on the complete sherry cask journey.
What will it be? Well, that would be telling…
Booking Information
Booking deadline: Friday 13 November 2026.
UK postage and packaging are included in the tasting prices.
To reserve your place, please get in touch with your preferred tasting size and any extras you’d like to add. We will then send you the drams and a zoom link before the live event.
Can’t join us live? No problem! A recording of the entire tasting will be available afterwards, so you can enjoy the experience at your own pace.
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Whether you’re a lifelong devotee of sherried whisky or simply curious about the extraordinary influence of these casks, I hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a rather special evening.
Friday 27 November 2026 | 7:30pm | Online
Looking forward to sharing these extraordinary drams with you all! 🥃
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