Fary Lochan Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05 – Danish Single Malt Whisky 50 cl 50.3%

Smoke and sherry are a classic pairing. Fary Lochan has combined a little peat in the malting with a sherry cask finish, and in Batch 05 the exercise is close to perfected.

Expert description

Fary Lochan Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky made from lightly peated malt and finished in sherry casks, bottled at 50.3%, 50 cl. Fary Lochan distillery in Give, Jutland, uses peated malt in part of its production to give certain batches a smoky dimension. The sherry cask adds fruit, sweetness, and depth on top of the smoke note. Batch 05 is the fifth bottling in this combination line. Non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light smoke, dried cherries, sherry sweetness and damp earth.

Palate

Fruity sherry, mild smoke, plum jam and a warm spice.

Finish

Medium length with sweet smoky residue and a trace of tannin from the sherry cask.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Region/Country: Jutland, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50.3%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Sherry cask (finished)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05

Flavour profile

Lightly peated · Sherry · Fruity · Smooth

Did you know?

Fary Lochan's Smoke & Sherry Cask series combines two classic whisky elements – peat and sherry cask – in a Danish version. While Scottish peated whiskies typically use heavy peat, Fary Lochan's smoke level is markedly lighter and more delicate.

Frequently asked questions about Fary Lochan Smoke & Sherry Cask Batch 05

How much smoke is there?

Lightly peated. Fary Lochan works with a modest smoke level – much further from the Islay style than from traditional unpeated Danish single malt. The smoke is more of a background note than a dominant character.

What is sherry cask finishing?

After normal maturation, the whisky is placed in used sherry casks for an extra period. The cask adds red fruits, sweetness, and body. It is one of the most widely used finishing techniques in the whisky world.

What distinguishes Batch 05 from earlier batches?

Each batch can vary in the exact combination of peat level and sherry exposure. Batch 05 is the fifth bottling and reflects Fary Lochan's learning and refinement of this expression over time.

Does peated whisky pair well with food?

Yes. The smoke pairs well with savoury and rich foods – charcuterie, smoked salmon, strong cheeses, and dark chocolate. The sherry component also makes sweet desserts a good match.

Is there chill filtration?

No. Fary Lochan bottles Smoke & Sherry Cask without chill filtration and with natural colour.

What is Fary Lochan's normal production style?

Fary Lochan is primarily an unpeated single malt distillery that experiments with cask types. Smoke & Sherry is an exception in the range – and a popular one.