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Staoisha 2017 First Fill Sherry Butt – Peated Islay Whisky Cask
Staoisha 2017 First Fill Sherry Butt – Peated Islay Whisky Cask
Price: £7,395.00
Cask Type: Butt
Distillery: Bunnahabhain Distillery
Region: Islay
LOA/RLA/OLA: Ola 336.1
ABV: 68.6
Cask Description
Staoisha cask for sale from 2017, matured in a first fill sherry butt at Bunnahabhain Distillery. This heavily peated Islay whisky delivers bold smoke, rich sherry influence and strong market appeal. Staoisha Cask for Sale – Distillery Character Staoisha represents the peated spirit produced at the distillery. Unlike the core unpeated style, it delivers a much smokier profile. In particular, the spirit shows coastal smoke, ash and earthy depth. At the same time, a slightly oily texture adds balance. As a result, the whisky feels both powerful and rounded. Because of this, these casks continue to attract interest from independent bottlers. First Fill Sherry Butt Influence Maturation in a first fill sherry butt plays a major role in flavour development. For example, the wood brings: Dried fruit such as raisin and fig Sweet spice and clove Chocolate and treacle notes Deep colour and fuller body Meanwhile, peat smoke integrates with the sherry influence. Therefore, the whisky develops a rich and complex Islay style. Flavour Profile On the nose, heavy peat smoke appears first, followed by coastal air and a light medicinal edge. Then, dark fruit sweetness begins to build. Across the palate, the texture feels full and oily. Smoke leads into chocolate, treacle and warming spice. In addition, hints of oak and clove add further depth. Finally, the finish is long and warming, leaving lingering smoke, dried fruit and gentle spice. Staoisha Cask for Sale – Market Appeal Demand for peated Islay whisky remains strong. At the same time, sherry-matured casks continue to grow in popularity. As a result, casks like this sit in a desirable position. They combine bold flavour with strong visual appeal for bottling. Therefore, this Staoisha cask for sale suits both investors and independent bottlers looking for quality stock. Summary Overall, this 2017 Staoisha cask offers a powerful combination of peat and sherry influence. It shows good development, strong character and clear long-term potential.

This Staoisha 2017 first fill sherry butt delivers a bold and layered flavour profile.

On the nose, it opens with heavy peat smoke, coastal air and a touch of medicinal character. Then, rich sherry notes come through, bringing raisin, fig and dark fruit sweetness.

On the palate, the whisky feels full and oily. Peat smoke leads, followed by treacle, chocolate and sweet spice. At the same time, hints of clove and toasted oak add depth.

As it develops, the balance improves. The smoke softens slightly, while the sherry influence becomes richer and more rounded.

The finish is long and warming. It leaves lingering smoke, dark fruit and gentle spice.

Overall, this cask offers a classic combination of Islay peat and first fill sherry richness, with strong depth and complexity.

This Staoisha 2017 first fill sherry butt offers strong appeal in today’s whisky cask market.

Demand for peated Islay whisky continues to grow. At the same time, sherry-matured casks remain highly sought after. Because of this, casks that combine both styles attract consistent interest.

In particular, Staoisha (peated spirit from Bunnahabhain Distillery) has gained momentum with independent bottlers. It delivers a bold flavour profile while still offering good value compared to more established Islay names.

First fill sherry butts add further appeal. They create darker colour, richer flavour and stronger presentation for future bottling. As a result, they tend to be easier to market and sell on.

Therefore, this cask suits:

Investors looking for growth potential
Bottlers seeking a distinctive Islay release
Buyers wanting a high-impact flavour profile

Overall, it sits in a desirable category with clear resale and bottling potential.

Bunnahabhain Distillery is located on the north-east coast of Islay and is known for producing both unpeated and peated whisky styles.

While the core range is typically unpeated, the distillery also produces heavily peated spirit under the name Staoisha. As a result, it offers a more powerful and smoky Islay profile.

The distillery combines coastal influence with a rich, oily texture. Therefore, its whisky shows both depth and balance, making it popular with collectors and independent bottlers.

Cask Pricing

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£7,395.00
| £22 per litre
£22 per litre
LOA/RLA/OLA: Ola 336.1
ABV: 68.6

1 in stock

Pay a deposit of £100.00 per item

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