In this new Tasting Talk, Dan is joined by guest host Oliver as they dive into a special release from Branch Point Distillery — the Rare & Limited Oloroso Cask Finish.

They explore how the Oloroso sherry cask shapes the whiskey’s aroma, flavor, and strikingly dark color, discussing what that deep, rich hue says about the cask influence and extended finishing time. Dan and Oliver break down layers of banana, dried fruit, nutty sweetness, and oak-driven complexity while talking about why sherry finishes can add both depth in flavor and intensity in appearance.

They also discuss what makes this limited release stand out, the role of secondary maturation, and why rare cask-finished whiskeys like this are worth paying attention to.