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Oloroso Sherry

  • Fortified Wine
  • 19% ABV
  • 1 drink

What is Oloroso Sherry?

Oloroso is a sherry made from Palomino grapes and fortified to 17% to prevent flor, so that it ages through exposure to oxygen.

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

42 kcalCalories
19%ABV
0.9gSugar
2.4gCarbs
Fortified WineType
1Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

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What does Oloroso Sherry taste like?

wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure

Oloroso Sherry profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: MediumBalancedBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks, stirred cocktails, aperitifs

wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure

Contains alcohol
Medium intensityBalanced sweetness

Ways to use oloroso sherry

Cocktails (1)

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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.