Fortified Wines
Oloroso Sherry
- Fortified Wine
- 19% ABV
- 1 drink
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You enjoy nutty, oxidative complexity — great as aperitif or with tapas.
Skip if…
- ✗You prefer lighter, fruit-forward or neutral drinks.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Oloroso Sherry?
Oloroso Sherry is a fortified or aromatized wine component used for drink guides, aperitif context, cocktail modifiers and food pairing. It should be described by sweetness, oxidation, botanicals, fruit, acidity, body and serving context rather than cocktail recipe count alone.
What does Oloroso Sherry taste like?
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
Oloroso Sherry profile
Best used for: aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks, stirred cocktails, aperitifs
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 42
- Sugar
- 0.9g
- Carbs
- 2.4g
Per 100ml — 140 kcal · 3g sugar · 8g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Oloroso Sherry — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Oloroso Sherry?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Oloroso Sherry in the WhatDrink database.
- What is the ABV of Oloroso Sherry?
- Oloroso Sherry has an ABV of approximately 19%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Oloroso Sherry with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Oloroso Sherry sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Oloroso Sherry, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.