Cadenhead’s Blended Malt Olorosso, Cask Strength Limited Edition
70cl / 56.6%
£99.00
- Cask type: Oloroso
- Malt type: Blended Malt
- Region: Scotland
- Chilfiltered: No
- Coloring: No
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Small-run, no-colour, no-chill-filtered blended malt from Cadenhead’s, fully Oloroso-influenced and bottled at a hefty 56.6% for drinkers, not decorators.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Bottler / Country & Region | Wm Cadenhead, Campbeltown, Scotland |
| Category | Blended malt Scotch whisky |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | Age not stated by the bottler |
| ABV & Size(s) | 56.6% ABV, 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Oloroso sherry cask(s) / Oloroso-influenced maturation |
| Natural Colour | Yes (stated as no colouring) |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Yes |
| Cask Strength | Yes |
| Outturn | Limited edition (exact bottle number not given on retailer listing) |
| Intended channel | Specialist/enthusiast retail; Cadenhead-followers |
| Packaging | Standard Cadenhead bottle with cask-strength/single-batch details, no frills |
| Notes on discrepancies | Spelling sometimes appears as “Olorosso”; bottle spec (70cl, 56.6%, Oloroso, no chill, no colour) is consistent across listings |
Historical/Release Context
Cadenhead’s has made a habit of releasing very straightforward, information-rich small batches: say what the wood is, say the strength, say whether it is coloured or filtered, bottle it at what the cask gave, and sell it via specialist channels. This Blended Malt Oloroso/Cask Strength Limited Edition fits that model perfectly: it is not a single distillery, it is all malt, and the whole point is to deliver sherry weight at full strength without the usual big-brand polish. Because it is a blended malt, Cadenhead’s can combine sherry-heavy parcels from different distilleries to hit a house profile; because it is Cadenhead’s, they can also state plainly that they have not filtered or coloured it. The result is one of those short-lived, under-£100 cask-strength sherry malts that Cadenhead’s regulars tend to buy as soon as they appear.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
Documented variants
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70cl, 56.6%, “Blended Malt Olorosso, Cask Strength Limited Edition”, Oloroso cask, no chill, no colour.
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No public evidence of a second strength or a second batch under exactly the same name.
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Cadenhead’s does, however, run other cask-strength blends (7 Stars, etc.), so listing the full name is important to avoid mix-ups.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.6% | 70cl | UK/EU specialist | “Blended Malt Olorosso, Cask Strength Limited Edition” on label | Core / only |
| 56–57% | 70cl | Export/sister shop | Slight label tweaks, same description | Equal, condition-led |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Label should name Cadenhead’s and specify blended malt.
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ABV 56.6% and 70cl must be present.
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Statement of Oloroso cask maturation or Oloroso influence must be visible.
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Because Cadenhead’s bottles are fairly plain, condition (no scuffs, level at neck, capsule intact) is how you reassure buyers.
Regulatory/terminology notes
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“Blended malt” is correct and must not be simplified to “single malt”.
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“Cask strength” is supported by the 56.6% figure.
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“No colouring” and “not chill-filtered” are part of the sales story; keep them in the copy.
Liquid Profile (from style and bottler data)
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Nose: Immediate Oloroso notes (walnut, sultana, brown sugar) over malt sweetness, with a clean, slightly dry undertone typical of Cadenhead sherry bottlings.
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Palate: Big, warm arrival at 56.6%, with raisins, dates, toffee, orange peel, and a nutty dryness from the Oloroso wood; weighty for a blended malt.
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Finish: Long, spicy, slightly drying, chocolate-and-nut aftertaste.
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With water: A few drops will emphasise dried fruit and make the oak less dry; water is recommended for most drinkers at this strength.
Sourcing
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Target: bottles with full spec visible on the label (cask strength, Oloroso, NCF).
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Avoid: damaged labels, unclear photos (people confuse Cadenhead sherry blends easily).
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Margin: buying around £80–£85 leaves you room to list at £99–£109 if stock dries up.
