José y Miguel Martín Bodega, a renowned family-run winery in Jerez, Spain, specializes in crafting exceptional sherries while preserving the rich traditions of the region. Using the solera and criaderas ageing system, they create sherries of depth, complexity, and character. Among their celebrated styles, Amontillado stands out for its distinctive dual aging process, offering both freshness and oxidative richness. These American oak hogsheads were seasoned with Amontillado sherry for two years, allowing the oak staves to absorb layers of complexity. Amontillado sherry begins its maturation under flor yeast, developing fresh, nutty flavors, before the flor fades, exposing the sherry to oxygen. This oxidative ageing deepens the colour and infuses the wood with rich, nutty, and savory notes, making it an excellent vessel for whisky maturation. Annandale’s fruit-forward new-make spirit will develop notes of dried figs, raisins, and dates, along with caramel, vanilla, and subtle roasted hazelnuts and almonds. The result is a complex, well-rounded whisky with a delicate balance of fruit, nuttiness, and refined oak influence. José y Miguel Martín’s sherry hogsheads are among our most trusted casks, chosen for their superior craftsmanship and maturation potential. Their dedication to quality ensures that each hogshead imparts elegance and depth to Annandale’s whisky, making them a preferred choice for sherry cask maturation.
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