Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Irish Whiskey
Hinch · Hinch Distillery
Hinch proves that Northern Ireland's new wave of distilling can compete on quality, not just novelty. The sherry finish adds genuine dimension to an already well-aged blend, delivering complexity that punches above its price point. A sleeper worth tracking down.
Nose
Dried fruit — raisins and apricot — lead into caramel and toasted almond. A subtle earthiness and a flicker of clove spice add depth beneath the sweetness.
Palate
Medium-bodied and smooth. Honey and vanilla cream sit alongside dried fruit and a light cocoa note. The sherry influence brings warmth without heaviness, and a gentle hazelnut character threads through the mid-palate.
Finish
Medium length, with lingering caramel, dried fruit, and a pleasant woody dryness. Clean and satisfying.
- Mash Bill
- Blend of malt and grain Irish whiskey
- Distillation
- Triple distilled (malt component) and column distilled (grain component)
- Maturation
- Aged in ex-bourbon casks, finished in Oloroso sherry casks
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Down County Flip — 2 oz Hinch 10 Year Sherry Cask · 0.5 oz demerara syrup · 1 whole egg · Dry shake, then shake hard with ice, strain into a coupe, grate nutmeg over top.
Food Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with salted caramel
Built on a restored estate in Ballynahinch, County Down, Hinch Distillery launched in 2020 with the ambition of putting Northern Ireland back on the whiskey map — aging stocks sourced from established Irish distilleries while their own spirit matures.
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