Hammerschmiede – Best Dram Oloroso Sherry Cask (70cl, 59.1%)

A single malt from the Hammerschmiede distillery in Zorge in the Harz, combining sherry aromas with a special kind of smoke. The malt is smoked over alder and beech wood, without peat. Maturation takes place in an Oloroso sherry hogshead. This single cask bottling comprises 219 bottles and was bottled in 2026 at cask strength of 59.1% ABV. It is not chill filtered and contains no added colouring. In the glass it shows a golden amber tone. The nose has wood smoke with sweet brown sugar, dried plums and figs. The palate is marked by dark chocolate and spicy clove. The finish is long with a distinct oak character.