Down in Erik Troels-Smith's own cellar in Copenhagen, the casks stood in a row, and from Fad No. 6 came a Sherry that was neither too dry nor too sweet – just full-bodied and round, the way people liked it back then.
Expert's Description
Pedro Domecq Fad No. 6 is a Fortified Wine from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, bottled in Denmark by the wine house Erik Troels-Smith A/S.
This bottle is a historical bottling, where the Sherry was shipped directly from Pedro Domecq in Jerez de la Frontera and then bottled at Erik Troels-Smith's own warehouse in Copenhagen – a common practice among Danish wine merchants of the time, who handled the final leg of the journey from cask to bottle themselves. The label describes the contents as a choice, old Sherry of particular fullness and not too dry a quality, pointing toward a medium or cream style rather than a dry Fino or Manzanilla. The name Fad No. 6 refers to the specific cask in the cellar's solera from which this particular Sherry was drawn – a system where younger and older vintages are blended over time, so the result is never a single vintage but a living blend with its own character.
Erik Troels-Smith A/S was founded in 1941 and traded wine and spirits from several of Europe's great houses. The bottle carries the company's name embossed directly into the glass, and the neck still holds the old Danish excise stamp for fortified wine – a small piece of paper that today tells almost as much about the bottle's age as it does about its contents.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The aroma draws on what you'd expect from an old, cask-aged Sherry in a medium style: dried raisins, walnut and a hint of caramelised sugar, mingling with the characteristic oxidative scent of years spent in the cask.
Palate
On the palate, expect a full, round Sherry with sweetness that never turns cloying – nuts, dried fruit and a light acidity that keeps it balanced, much as the label's own description suggests.
Finish
Long and warm, with a finish of dark caramel and a dry edge that reminds you the grape behind it still has its roots in the dry Andalusian soil.
Serving & Food Pairing
As a collector's bottle with no known alcohol content, this Sherry should be treated primarily as a historical object rather than one to open on a whim. If enjoyed, a medium Sherry like this is typically served at 10-14°C in a small, tulip-shaped Sherry glass that gathers the aromas. Skip decanting – the Sherry has already found its form through decades of ageing. On the table, the style pairs classically with blue cheese, walnuts and dark chocolate, or as a digestif after the meal.
Specifications
Name: Pedro Domecq Fad No. 6 Sherry
Producer/Winery: Pedro Domecq
Region/Country: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
Oak-aged: Yes, Fad No. 6 (solera system)
Serving Temperature: 10-14°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry glass
Flavour Profile
Full-bodied · Nutty · Oxidative · Creamy · Dry-sweet balance
Did You Know?
The name Fad No. 6 lives on today. A modern version of the Sherry is still sold under Erik Troels-Smith's name, now produced by the Spanish house Barbadillo instead of Pedro Domecq – a rare example of a Danish wine house's own cask number outliving both decades and a change of producer.
