I’d like to thank ByrnePR and Lux Row for providing this review sample with no strings attached.
My wife is just getting over a pretty nasty cold. She was extremely sick all last week and only just started feeling better. I was there as her caregiver and smile provider, doing my best to help her feel a little less miserable. I even broke out my Russian Tea recipe to help her along. Of course, the entire time, I was hoping I wouldn’t catch it while also preparing for the worst. It felt like watching a slow-moving car crash I couldn’t avoid.
Since it’s BourbonGuy Bracket season (starting next week), I crammed a month’s worth of tastings into the last week or so—just in case I ended up down for the count. And it’s a good thing I did. This morning, the scratchy throat started. Here’s hoping a nice glass of bourbon will help soothe it.
But before I did the Bracket tastings, I worked through the samples for this week. First up: Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish. Debuting in October 2024, this small batch bourbon is now available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $49.99.
Before we get into what the company has to say about their new bourbon, let’s talk about the cask it was finished in. What exactly is PX Sherry?
Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry is a rich, naturally sweet dessert wine from Spain, made primarily from the Pedro Ximénez grape variety. To concentrate their sugars, the grapes are often dried under the sun—a process known as asoleo—before fermentation. This results in an intensely sweet, dark wine with pronounced flavors of dried fruits like raisins, figs, and dates, complemented by notes of honey, chocolate, and coffee. PX Sherry is notably viscous, offering a syrupy mouthfeel balanced by acidity, leading to a lingering, harmonious finish. Its unique characteristics make it a versatile ingredient in cocktails, adding thickness and a raisin-like sweetness.
According to the press release:
The PX Sherry cask finish imparts an aromatic bouquet of dried figs and dates, and decadent flavors of grape syrup and candied fruit followed by hints of spice, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate. The result is a unique and balanced pour.
“We wanted to meld the intensely sweet flavors of PX Sherry with the spicy, peppery flavor notes of our ryed bourbon,” said Lux Row Master Distiller John Rempe. “The outcome is a delicious combination of two opposing yet complementary flavors that results in a truly unique expression.”
“PX Sherry was an immediate hit at Lux Row,” said Lux Row Brand Manager Eric Winter. “We’re looking forward to expanding its footprint and sharing this unique offering with bourbon drinkers who are looking for one-of-a-kind flavor options and taste profiles.”
Let’s dig in.
Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish
Purchase Info: This sample was provided for review purposes at no cost. The suggested retail price is $49.99.
Price per Drink (50 mL): $3.33
Details: 56% ABV. Four years old. Finished for an additional six months in PX Sherry casks.
Nose: Strong oak initially, fading into cinnamon and toffee.
Mouth: Sweet and spicy, with notes of red fruit, caramel, and baking spice.
Finish: Warm and rich, with notes of caramel, cinnamon, red fruit, and oak.
Thoughts: This is quite good. To me, the Sherry-cask finishing comes through in the mouth most strongly, with hints in the nose and finish. It's got a wonderfully rich mouthfeel, almost syrupy. Then, the oak notes are there to support everything. Delicious!
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