Eighty-four months in new American oak. Then, just when it seemed finished, twelve more months resting in an ex-sherry cask. That’s the timeline behind Hansen Distillery’s 7 Years Northern Eyes Sherry Cask — a whisky that took its time, on purpose.
The sherry cask finish transformed the spirit into a cask strength expression that opens with dark fruit — ripe cherry and black currant — before settling into warm vanilla, then finishing with a cracked pepper bite that reminds you exactly what you’re drinking. Bottled at 54% alc./vol., non-chill filtered, no water added. Just the whisky, exactly as it came off the cask.
Seven years in the making. Nearly eight, if you’re counting closely.
Nose: Plum and spiced vanilla, with hints of candied citrus.
Palate: Overripe plums, black currants, almonds, and chantilly cream.
Finish: Stonefruit nectar and peppery cloves, with a hint of leather.
This is a whisky for people who don’t need things rushed — a Distillers Edition release, non-chill filtered and bottled at full strength, meant to be sipped slowly and taken seriously.
7 Years Northern Eyes Sherry Cask is available now by the case (12 bottles) or individually at $99.97 per bottle. SKU 151012. To order, email orders@hansendistillery.com.
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