Omar Sherry Cask Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky
Omar Sherry Cask Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky is a 46% ABV (92 proof) single malt in a 700mL bottle — aged in Spanish ex-sherry casks at the Nantou Distillery in central Taiwan, with no added coloring, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof) — unanimous across sources
- Size: 700mL
- Age: no age statement — roughly 3–4+ years in the subtropical climate (no hard figure printed)
- Casks: Spanish ex-sherry casks
- Origin: Nantou Distillery, Nantou County, central Taiwan — Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corp. (TTL), whisky since 2008
- Production: copper pot stills; 72-hour fermentation; October–April distillation; ~6–7% annual angel's share
- Awards: International Spirits Challenge 2019 Silver; IWSC 2015 Silver
The Sherry-Cask Sibling from Nantou
Where the Bourbon Cask expression shows vanilla and tropical fruit, the Sherry Cask shows what Taiwan's heat does to Spanish oak: sunset-brass in the glass, longan honey and ripe mango over raisin, plum preserves, and citrus on the nose, and a sweet, rich, dried-fruit palate with a long orange-cake finish (per TTL's official tasting). Same distillery, same subtropical acceleration, same 46% — a completely different whisky. It is the sherry lover's entry into Taiwanese single malt. Explore Omar, browse our whisky shelf, or compare the classic sherry-cask Scotches.
Tasting Notes
Sunset brass. Longan honey, ripe mango and banana, raisin, plum preserves, citrus, and apple on the nose; sweet and rich on the palate — dried fruit, milk chocolate, clove, ginger, and cinnamon — with a subtly spicy, long finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita or Glencairn. The sherry influence opens beautifully with five minutes of air — pour, wait, then taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Omar Sherry Cask different from the Bourbon Cask?
The Sherry Cask is dried fruit, cocoa, and spice from Spanish ex-sherry casks; the Bourbon Cask is vanilla, tropical fruit, and citrus from American ex-bourbon casks. Same distillery, same 46% ABV.
Is there an age statement on Omar Sherry Cask?
No age statement is printed. In Taiwan's subtropical climate, maturation runs far faster than in Scotland — the whisky shows depth well beyond its few years in cask.
Does Omar Sherry Cask have added color?
No — no coloring is added; the sunset-brass color comes entirely from the Spanish ex-sherry casks.
Sherry oak, tropical heat — order Omar Sherry Cask online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.