Doc Holliday 13 Year Oloroso Sherry Bourbon 750ML

Doc Holliday 13 Year Oloroso Sherry Bourbon 750mL is a single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged 13 years and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 54% ABV (108 proof). Released by the World Whiskey Society as part of their limited Doc Holliday series, this expression represents the rare intersection of extended bourbon aging and one of the most prized fortified wine cask finishes in the spirits world.

Quick Facts: ABV: 54% (108 Proof)  |  Origin: Kentucky, USA  |  13 Year Age Statement  |  Released by: World Whiskey Society

Production & Heritage

This bourbon spent 13 years maturing in new charred American oak barrels before receiving a secondary finish in Oloroso sherry casks — a Spanish fortified wine barrel prized for imparting nutty, dried fruit complexity. Aging bourbon to 13 years in Kentucky's extreme seasonal temperature swings is a genuine challenge; barrels that survive that long without becoming excessively tannic represent a small fraction of a distillery's inventory. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel and released at barrel strength (108 proof), meaning no two barrels yield an identical product. The Doc Holliday 13-Year Oloroso was released alongside a companion 13-Year Armagnac Cask Finish, both part of a four-expression limited run that also included 8-year versions of each cask finish.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Red berries and brownie batter arrive first, followed by layers of aged leather and a hint of dark dried fruit. The sherry influence is immediate but restrained, allowing the bourbon's deep oak character to anchor the nose.

Taste: The entry delivers dried cherries and dark chocolate alongside fig and baking spice. At mid-palate, the corn sweetness of the bourbon base meets the nutty, dry character of the Oloroso finish, building toward charred oak and peppercorn spice at peak intensity. The 108-proof strength carries these flavors with density and weight without overwhelming heat.

Finish: Long and dry, closing with a refined blend of berries and cream, rye spice, and lingering oak tannins. The sherry cask's influence surfaces again here as a subtle savory undertone that holds well after each sip.

How to Drink Doc Holliday 13 Year

At 108 proof and 13 years of age, this bourbon rewards patient sipping — start neat, then add a few drops of water to unlock the sherry-influenced dried fruit and chocolate layers. A single large ice cube also tempers the proof while preserving the barrel-strength complexity.

• Vieux Carré: The dark fruit and oak weight stand up to sweet vermouth and Bénédictine without losing identity.
• Manhattan: The Oloroso finish amplifies the cocktail's classic dried cherry and baking spice profile.
• Old Fashioned: Minimal sweetener needed — the fig and chocolate notes from the sherry cask provide inherent depth.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon collector who values single barrel and cask-finished releases
• Side-by-side tasting with the Doc Holliday 13-Year Armagnac Cask Finish
• Adding a rare, aged expression to a home bourbon library
• Celebrating a milestone with a pour that cannot be replicated once the barrel is gone

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Doc Holliday 13 Year taste like? It leads with dried cherry, dark chocolate, and fig, balanced by charred oak, peppercorn spice, and a nutty dryness from the Oloroso sherry cask finish. The finish is long, dry, and layered with berries, cream, and rye spice.

How does Doc Holliday 13 Year Oloroso compare to Doc Holliday 13 Year Armagnac? Both share the same 13-year Kentucky bourbon base and 108-proof bottling strength, but the Oloroso Sherry finish emphasizes dried fruit, nuttiness, and a dry tannic structure, while the Armagnac finish leans toward grape brandy sweetness and softer fruit tones. Tasting them side by side is one of the best ways to isolate how different finishing casks reshape the same bourbon.

Is Doc Holliday 13 Year good for sipping neat? Yes — the 13 years of aging and single barrel selection make this a bourbon designed for slow, contemplative sipping. A few drops of water can help open the sherry-influenced aromatics at its full 108-proof strength.

Where is Doc Holliday 13 Year made? It is distilled in Kentucky and released by the World Whiskey Society as part of their Doc Holliday line, a series of limited-edition, cask-finished Kentucky straight bourbons.

What foods pair well with Doc Holliday 13 Year? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and fig notes. Blue cheese or aged Manchego echoes the nutty Oloroso character. Smoked brisket matches the charred oak and peppercorn spice. Fig preserves on crostini mirror the dried fruit profile. Pecan pie aligns with the bourbon's baking spice and corn sweetness.

What sizes does Doc Holliday 13 Year come in? The standard release is a 750mL bottle; no other size formats have been confirmed for this expression.

Is Doc Holliday 13 Year worth the price? This expression positions as a premium-to-ultra-premium bourbon, justified by its 13-year age statement, single barrel selection, Oloroso sherry cask finish, and limited production — factors that place it among the more serious cask-finished bourbons on the market.

Why Doc Holliday 13 Year?

Thirteen-year-old Kentucky bourbon is uncommon by any measure; finishing that aged spirit in Oloroso sherry casks and bottling it at barrel strength from a single barrel narrows the field even further. Each bottle represents a unique cask that will never be replicated once emptied, giving collectors and serious drinkers a genuinely unrepeatable pour. The marriage of over a decade of new charred oak maturation with the nutty, dried fruit character of Spanish sherry wood creates a layered bourbon that delivers well beyond its proof. For drinkers seeking aged, cask-finished bourbon with real barrel-level individuality, the Doc Holliday 13 Year Oloroso Sherry stands on verifiable substance rather than hype.