Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon 750mL

Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon

Finished Bourbon | 63.4% ABV | 126.8 Proof | 750mL | Hye, Texas | 8 Years Total Maturation | Single Barrel | Cask Strength

Process & Profile

Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon combines Texas maturation with an extended Spanish sherry-cask finish. Made from a wheated mash bill of 74% corn, 15% wheat, and 11% malted barley, the bourbon spends four years in new American oak followed by four additional years in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. This bottling arrives at 63.4% ABV, or 126.8 proof, uncut and unfiltered.

Master Distiller Donnis Todd reserved 13 distinctive Oloroso barrels from the original Ranch Reserve production lot for individual release at cask strength. The producer describes the Oloroso profile through walnut, dried fig, oak, baking spice, and savory depth. Each barrel offers its own balance of these characteristics, preserving the individuality that prompted its selection.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Walnut, fig, and warming baking spices with savory sherry notes.

• Palate: Dried fig, toasted walnut, oak, and layered spice.

• Finish: Lingering oak, nutty richness, and dry sherry character.

What Makes It Special

• Eight years of maturation: Four years in new American oak followed by four years in Oloroso sherry casks.

• First-fill sherry casks: An extended finish develops the whiskey’s nutty, savory character.

• 126.8-proof bottling: Presented at its natural cask strength without dilution.

• Individual barrel release: Part of a selection of 13 Oloroso barrels bottled separately.

• Uncut and unfiltered: Preserves the character of each selected barrel.

• Wheated mash bill: Wheat serves as the secondary grain alongside corn and malted barley.

How to Enjoy

Pour a small measure into a tasting glass and give it time to open. Begin neat, then add water a few drops at a time to explore how the fruit, oak, and sherry notes develop.

A large ice cube offers gradual dilution. For a food pairing, try roasted walnuts, aged cheese, or dark chocolate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long is Garrison Brothers Oloroso Single Barrel aged?
   It undergoes eight years of total maturation: four years in new American oak and four more years in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks.

2. What does the Oloroso sherry finish contribute?
   Oloroso is a dry, oxidatively aged Spanish sherry. Its casks contribute nutty, dried-fruit, spicy, and savory characteristics to the bourbon.

3. What proof is this cask-strength bottling?
   This bottle is 126.8 proof, equivalent to 63.4% ABV. Strength varies between barrels, so other Oloroso single-barrel releases may have different proofs.

4. What is the mash bill?
   The producer confirms 74% Panhandle white corn, 15% soft red winter wheat, and 11% two-row malted barley for this release.

5. Where can I buy Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon?
   You can purchase Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap.