Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD) has unveiled its latest release today (10th June) from Old Perth – a limited edition Amontillado Sherry Cask Matured Blended Malt, marking a distinctive addition to its sherry-led portfolio.
Bottled at 52.8% ABV, the expression celebrates the nuanced complexity of Amontillado sherry casks and is now available in key markets across the UK, EU and selected international territories (RRP £58).
Crafted from a bespoke blend of Speyside single malts, many sourced from distilleries still using traditional worm tub condensers, the release showcases a markedly different take on sherry cask maturation. While Oloroso and PX casks dominate the category, Amontillado offers a drier, more savoury profile, shaped by dual maturation, first under flor and then oxidatively.
Graeme Mackeddie, Master Blender at Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, said:
“Amontillado casks offer something rare and compelling – structure, restraint, and this incredible nutty elegance. We wanted to build a whisky that captures that nuance and takes Old Perth in a slightly unexpected, but still unmistakably sherried, direction.”
The blend was initially matured in a mix of American and European oak sherry butts, along with a component drawn from Old Perth’s Solera system. The spirit was then re-racked into first fill Amontillado sherry casks – both butts and hogsheads, for a nearly three-year finishing period at the distiller’s Aberargie warehouse, followed by a final marrying phase in Amontillado wood.
The result is a layered and refined malt with notes of hazelnut, almond, dried apricot and amaretti biscuit, underpinned by subtle oxidative tones and a dry, nut-forward finish. The bottling is non-chill filtered, with a natural colour, and limited to a small batch drawn from nine hogsheads and six sherry butts.
The launch follows a strong showing for the Old Perth range at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition, where the brand secured four medals. Old Perth Cask Strength earned Silver with 92 points, praised for its “velvety texture and warming spice,” while Old Perth 12 Year Old also received a Silver (90 points) for its balance of grilled oranges and syrupy berries. Both The Original and Double Sherry Wood expressions picked up Bronze medals, further reinforcing the brand’s reputation for delivering high-quality, sherried blended malts.
Product Details:
- Name: Old Perth Amontillado
- Style: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
- Maturation: First Fill Amontillado Sherry Casks (European Oak)
- ABV: 52.8%
- RRP: £58.00
- Availability: UK, EU, and select international markets
- Bottled: Natural Colour, Non-Chill Filtered
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