Ethimex Cask Solutions

Sherry cask prognosis! - was in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain this week.

Long term view on used Oloroso and PX butts and hogsheads is not great in the medium to long term, with decommissioned solera casks dwindling to a trickle and (although thankfully we are reasonably well covered) and drying up all but completely within 18-24 months. Most serious users reliant on sherry finish are commissioning seasoning programs through us and others: the casks are new-builds ex American or European (incl Spanish) oaks and filled for 6-24 months with Oloroso or PX... not for the wine's sake, just to result in a nice "used" Sherry barrel!! Pricey, but needs must - especially for us in Scotland.