Town Branch Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Town Branch Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is a Kentucky bourbon finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks — the first barrel-finished expression ever released by Town Branch Distillery in Lexington. The 2018 debut drew from the distillery's earliest days of distilling: 9-year-old bourbon, nine barrels hand-selected by Master Distiller Mark Coffman, finished nine months in first-fill Oloroso casks, bottled at 100 proof to mark founder Dr. Pearse Lyons' induction into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Later bottlings were reformulated around the same Oloroso-finish idea at 96.4 proof. Either way, the sherry casks do the talking: sherry and vanilla, roasted nuts and figs, dried plums and raisins over a sweet bourbon core. This 750mL bottle is where Kentucky bourbon meets Spanish sherry. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Finish: First-fill Spanish Oloroso sherry casks (9 months on the 2018 release)
- Base: Kentucky straight bourbon — 9-year-old on the original 2018 bottling
- Origin: Town Branch Distillery, Lexington, Kentucky — Kentucky Bourbon Trail
- Note: Proof and age vary by bottling — check the label (2018: 100 proof / 9 yr; current: 96.4 proof)
Kentucky Bourbon, Spanish Sherry
Town Branch is the spirits arm of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., founded in 1999 by Irish entrepreneur Dr. Pearse Lyons of Alltech — one of the few operations in the world running a full brewery and distillery under one roof, and a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. For its first finished whiskey, the distillery reached for Oloroso — the nutty, oxidative sherry style that loves bourbon. Nine months in first-fill Oloroso casks layers dried fruit and nuttiness over the bourbon's vanilla and caramel: roasted pecans, dried plums, and raisins, with what The Whiskey Wash called "a sweet bourbon, with honey, dates, and vanilla on the front of the palate and a nice balanced finish." Discover more finished bourbons in our bourbon whiskey collection or browse Town Branch.
Tasting Notes
Sherry, vanilla, roasted nuts, and figs on the nose and palate, with roasted pecans, dried plums, and raisins from the Oloroso finish. Sweet bourbon core — honey, dates, vanilla — with a balanced, gently nutty finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat to taste the full sherry influence, or with a single cube. The dried-fruit and nut character makes it a natural after-dinner pour — try it alongside dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of sherry casks does Town Branch use?
First-fill Spanish Oloroso sherry casks — nine months of finishing on the original 2018 release.
How old is Town Branch Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon?
The 2018 original was 9 years old; later bottlings don't carry an age statement. Check the bottle label.
What is the proof?
The 2018 release was 100 proof; the current formulation is 96.4 proof. The label on your bottle is the authority.
Sherry-finished bourbon is a small club — order Town Branch Sherry Cask Finish online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA and taste what nine months in Oloroso does to Kentucky bourbon.