The Hazelburn Sherry Wood is an annually released limited edition matured exclusively in Oloroso Sherry casks. It provides a stark contrast to the fully bourbon matured Hazelburn 10 year old. A familiar sea salt element introduces this whisky, with the sherry influence then coming through in notes of dried fruits, raisins, dates, and an earthiness on the nose. Velvety and smooth on the palate, there are initial notes of licorice, ginger, and prunes, with sticky caramel and vanilla as it opens up. Notes of black forest gateaux, fruits of the forest, and bramble provide a rich conclusion to this dram.