Off the Beaten Cask: Whiskies with Unique Cask Finishes Worth Seeking Out

Off the Beaten Cask: Whiskies with Unique Cask Finishes Worth Seeking Out

For those who feel like they’ve tasted it all — the sherry bombs, the bourbon classics, the port-finished crowd-pleasers — there’s a world of whisky (or whiskey) finishes waiting just off the beaten track. These aren’t your typical cask choices.  From stout-soaked barrels to those once brimming with maple syrup or apricot brandy, the five whiskies below are bold, unconventional, and perfect for the curious palate. Some might be hard to track dow…