Notes of oak, with a touch of oak and hints of oak. This is as one-dimensional as it gets. I will admit, however, that it isn't actually unpleasant - I'm just not the type of person who is looking to pair his whisky with a 2x4 at Home Depot. As for the whole sherry thing, these were not first fill casks. Impossible, as there is barely any fruit on the palate. The bourbon on the other hand is quite evident, as honey and vanilla is present throughout. Not bad.