Old sherry casks are hard to come by (and rarely used nowadays anyway – due cost). This is especially true when dealing with an eighties (1981) PX barrique. Such a cask will surely have a big & bold influence on the whiskey within! This Mannochmore spent over two years in this unique vessel, and it shows. Old-school sherry profile, wowzie! It really got the royal treatment. Old oak, shoe polish, lots of cherries and whipped cream. This princess has a soft, gentle profile, and carries notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and prunes, creating a sugar-ish, treacly sweetness. Red fruits. Crowned with a hint of orange adds complexity to its eloquent finale. This whiskey is truly a masterpiece of balance and of sophistication. Worthy to be a Queen and to outshine even the best of whiskies. Indulge slowly, this is something you don't come across often.