Some bottles have travelled further than most. This one has made its way from sun-soaked vineyards in Jerez to an old wine merchant in Hamburg, and the label still carries the marks of that journey. A bottle with patina, not polish.

Expert's Description

Sandeman Cream Sherry Oloroso is a fortified wine from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 18%. Sandeman is one of the most respected names in both Port and Sherry, founded in London in 1790 by the young Scotsman George Sandeman, who borrowed £300 from his father to start a wine trading business with goods from Porto and Jerez.

This bottle is an older edition of the house's classic Cream Sherry, imported at the time to the German market by Charles Hosie GmbH in Hamburg. The label references "By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," a mark Sandeman carried for many years as a supplier to the British royal household. The Cream Sherry Oloroso style typically starts as a dry-fermented Oloroso base, into which a sweeter Pedro Ximénez sherry is blended to add colour, body and sweetness. The result is a dark, oxidatively aged fortified wine, far removed from the light, fresh style of Fino and Manzanilla.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex, with notes of roasted nuts, raisin and a touch of caramel. Beneath the sweetness sits a hint of wood and old leather, typical of oxidatively aged sherries.

Palate

Full and soft on the palate, with dried fruit, walnut and a creamy sweetness from the Pedro Ximénez addition. The texture is thick, almost syrupy.

Finish

Long and warm, leaning towards dark chocolate and roasted almonds.

Serving & Food Pairing

Best served at 10-12°C in a small sherry glass that gathers the aromas. Decanting is not necessary. Cream Sherry Oloroso pairs naturally with blue cheese, dark chocolate or a simple caramel-based dessert. As an older collector's bottle, we recommend checking the condition of the cork and liquid before opening it to drink.

Specifications

Name: Sandeman Cream Sherry Oloroso
Producer/Winery: Sandeman
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry (DO)
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
ABV: 18%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Sweet · Nutty · Creamy

Did You Know?

The iconic "Don" in Sandeman's logo was drawn in 1928 by Scottish artist George Massiot Brown. The figure wears a Portuguese student's cape and a Spanish sombrero at once, a visual tribute to the house's dual home in both Porto and Jerez.

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Rebujito Barbadillo is a fresh, sparkling summer drink with just 4.9% alcohol - filled with citrus, mint and elegant Manzanilla sherry.

Expert's Description

Rebujito Barbadillo is a ready-to-drink cocktail from Andalusia with an alcohol content of 4.9%, based on Manzanilla sherry from Barbadillo. The Rebujito - pronounced "re-bu-hi-to" - is the iconic Andalusian drink traditionally consumed during Ferias and horse races in southern Spain, and it has now landed in Denmark in ready-mixed form. This version combines lemon and lime soda, fresh mint and dry Manzanilla, giving a crisp, cool and refreshing taste experience where the sherry note lifts the whole and adds depth.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers citrus, fresh mint and a light saline sherry tone.

Palate

Crisp and refreshing with lemon and lime fizz, mint and a dry, subtle sherry character.

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with a lingering hint of Manzanilla.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve well chilled, ideally over ice in a tall glass. Pairs well with tapas, olives and salted almonds, or as a light summer drink in the sun.

Specifications

Name: Rebujito
Producer/Winery: Barbadillo
Region/Country: Andalusia, Spain
ABV: 4.9%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: Cold, ideally over ice
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Tall glass

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Citrus · Crisp · Light sherry note

Did You Know?

Rebujito originated as a simple bar mix of Manzanilla sherry and lemon soda during Ferias in Andalusia, and the name is believed to come from the Spanish "rebujar", meaning to mix or stir together.

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Lustau is among the most respected names in Jerez, and the same care the house puts into its sherry carries through into this vinegar. It's sherry wine that's been allowed to mature further - from drink to a concentrated, aromatic seasoning.

Expert's Description

Lustau Vinagre de Jerez Reserva is a Sherry Vinegar from Jerez, Spain, made from sherry wine matured in the solera system.

The vinegar develops further from the aged sherry wine into a concentrated, aromatic vinegar with real depth - far beyond ordinary table vinegar. It clearly carries the imprint of the Oloroso and Amontillado styles, and the natural sweetness from the slow, oxidative ageing gives warmth and balance, while a nutty undertone makes it both powerful and harmonious.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Full and rounded, with notes of dried fruit, nuts, oak and a lightly caramelised acidity.

Taste

Rich and soft, with a wine-like tang and a nutty undertone.

Finish

Warm and lingering, with a balance between sweetness and acidity.

Using It in the Kitchen

This vinegar is extremely versatile in cooking: ideal for vinaigrettes, marinades, grilled vegetables, fish, tapas, sauces and reductions - or as an elegant tangy lift in both cold and hot dishes.

Specifications

Name: Vinagre de Jerez Reserva
Producer: Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Size: 37.5 CL
Vegan: No

Flavour Profile

Rich · Nutty · Tangy · Complex

Did You Know?

Sherry vinegar matures in the same solera system as the sherry itself - a method where younger and older batches are continuously blended through a series of barrels, giving the vinegar an even, complex character.

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Williams & Humbert 20 Year Don Guido Solera Especial Pedro Ximénez Sherry is one of the most luxurious and deeply concentrated PX sherries produced in Jerez.

Expert's Description

Williams & Humbert 20 Year Don Guido is a Spanish Fortified Wine from Jerez with an alcohol content of 18%, made exclusively from Pedro Ximénez grapes. The grapes are sun-dried after harvest to intensify the sugar content and create the characteristic, almost syrupy sweetness for which PX sherry is famous. This Solera Especial has aged for at least 20 years through the solera's systematic blending of vintages, giving a complexity achieved only through decades of slow maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers raisins, fig, dark chocolate and a hint of coffee.

Palate

The palate is dark, dense and irresistibly full-bodied with syrupy sweetness and notes of dried fruit.

Finish

The finish is long and concentrated with lingering notes of raisin and chocolate.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at room temperature in a small sherry glass. Pairs excellently with blue cheese, dark chocolate or as a digestif on its own after a meal.

Specifications

Name: 20 Year Don Guido Solera Especial
Producer/Winery: Williams & Humbert
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Grape variety: Pedro Ximénez
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
ABV: 18%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: Room temperature
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Syrupy · Concentrated · Raisin · Dark chocolate

Investment Potential

Medium. A 20-year-old Solera Especial from a respected house like Williams & Humbert has both age, craftsmanship and a limited production scope, which traditionally makes this category of PX sherry sought after among collectors.

Did You Know?

The PX grape is traditionally dried on mats in the sun for up to two weeks after harvest, which can concentrate the sugar content so much that the finished sherry can contain over 400 grams of sugar per litre.

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El Puerto de Santa María is the third town of the sherry triangle - less famous than Jerez and Sanlúcar, but with its own microclimate that gives the flor yeast yet another expression to work with.

Expert's Description

Lustau Fino En Rama El Puerto 2024 Spring Release is a Sherry from El Puerto de Santa María, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 15% ABV.

El Puerto sits on the coast between Jerez and Cádiz, and the town's humid but slightly warmer climate than Sanlúcar gives a Fino with more body and weight than its coastal sibling, while still keeping the sharp, dry character from the flor ageing. As part of Lustau's annual En Rama series, the sherry is bottled straight from the cask without fining or filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sharp and yeasty, with almond, green apple and a hint of sea air.

Palate

Dry and full, with more body than a typical Fino from Jerez.

Finish

Medium length, clean and crisp.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve well chilled at 7-9°C in a sherry glass. Pairs with tapas, almonds, ham, shellfish and oily fish like mackerel.

Specifications

Name: Fino En Rama El Puerto 2024
Producer/Winery: Lustau
Region/Country: El Puerto de Santa María, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 15%
Size: 50 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 7-9°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass

Flavour Profile

Dry · Full-bodied · Sharp · Saline

Did You Know?

El Puerto de Santa María is the least famous of the sherry triangle's three towns - but many sherry lovers argue that's exactly why it's worth discovering, since it offers a whole third expression of the same grape.

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Sanlúcar de Barrameda sits where the river Guadalquivir meets the Atlantic, and the humid sea air gives the flor layer here particularly good conditions. The result is Manzanilla - Fino's saltier, more floral cousin.

Expert's Description

Lustau Manzanilla En Rama Sanlúcar 2024 Spring Release is a Sherry from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 15% ABV.

Manzanilla is a Fino matured specifically in the coastal town of Sanlúcar, where the high humidity from the Atlantic makes the flor layer grow especially thick. That gives a more delicate, saline style than Fino from Jerez. As part of Lustau's annual En Rama series, this sherry is bottled straight from the cask without fining or filtration, when the flor layer is at its thickest in spring.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Delicate and floral, with notes of salted almonds and camomile.

Palate

Light and saline, with a fresh, almost sea-air character.

Finish

Short and clean, with a touch of salt lingering.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve well chilled at 7-9°C in a sherry glass. Manzanilla is made for shellfish, especially prawns and oysters, as well as tapas and salted almonds.

Specifications

Name: Manzanilla En Rama Sanlúcar 2024
Producer/Winery: Lustau
Region/Country: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda DO
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 15%
Size: 50 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 7-9°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass

Flavour Profile

Saline · Delicate · Floral · Light

Did You Know?

Manzanilla can only be called that if it's matured in Sanlúcar de Barrameda - move the exact same casks to Jerez and the wine changes character and has to be called something else.

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Every spring, when the flor layer in Lustau's barrels reaches its peak, the cellar master selects the best casks from each of the sherry triangle's three towns and bottles them unfiltered. This Fino comes from Jerez itself.

Expert's Description

Lustau Fino En Rama de Jerez 2024 Spring Release is a Sherry from Jerez, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 15% ABV.

En Rama means "on the branch" and refers to sherry bottled straight from the cask without fining or filtration. Lustau is the only house to make three different En Rama sherries - one from each town of the sherry triangle, Jerez, Sanlúcar and El Puerto - to show how each town's microclimate shapes the sherry under the biological layer of flor yeast. This edition is from Jerez itself and is released every spring, when the flor layer is at its thickest.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sharp and yeasty, with almond and a hint of green olives.

Palate

Dry and crisp, with a lively, saline character from the flor ageing.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and refreshing.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve well chilled at 7-9°C in a sherry glass or white wine glass. Fino pairs perfectly with tapas, almonds, ham and shellfish - and should be enjoyed fresh, ideally soon after opening.

Specifications

Name: Fino En Rama de Jerez 2024
Producer/Winery: Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 15%
Size: 50 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 7-9°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass

Flavour Profile

Dry · Sharp · Saline · Almondy

Did You Know?

Lustau is the only sherry house that releases three En Rama sherries every spring, one from each town of the sherry triangle - a kind of terroir experiment where the grape stays the same but the microclimate makes the difference.

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Cream sherry is a hybrid - an Oloroso joined by sweet Pedro Ximénez, and the result is a sherry that unites two opposite worlds in one glass.

Expert's Description

Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia Cream is a Sherry from El Puerto de Santa María, Spain made from a blend of Palomino and Pedro Ximénez, bottled at 18% ABV.

The wine is originally produced as an Oloroso, then sweetened with Pedro Ximénez, giving it its round, creamy character. The Cream sherry concept was originally developed for the English market, which preferred a sweeter style than the dry Spanish classics.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Concentration from the Oloroso combined with Pedro Ximénez that stirs the senses.

Palate

Rich, sweet and intense.

Finish

A lovely sweet finish with a fine length.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled in a small dessert glass. Pairs with sweet treats like caramel cake or nutty desserts.

Specifications

Name: Cream
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia
Region/Country: El Puerto de Santa María, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino, Pedro Ximénez
ABV: 18%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Dessert Glass
EAN: 8437001118069

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Round · Rich · Mellow

Did You Know?

Cream sherry was invented in the 19th century specifically for the British market, where Harveys Bristol Cream later became one of the world's best-selling sherry styles - an English taste that still lives on in Spanish sherry cellars.

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Oloroso is sherry's powerful counterpart to the light Fino - no flor layer, longer cask ageing and a depth that calls for an entirely different glass to enjoy properly.

Expert's Description

Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia Oloroso is a Sherry from El Puerto de Santa María, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 18% ABV.

Unlike Fino, Oloroso is aged without the protective flor layer, allowing controlled oxidation and a deeper, more concentrated flavour. Despite its bone-dry style, the wine feels rich and creamy, with toasted aromas and a hint of orange peel that only comes with long cask ageing.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted aromas and orange peel, with depth and intensity.

Palate

Full and dense, with a remarkable creamy concentration despite the dry style.

Finish

Good and persistent length.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve in large white wine glasses at 13-14°C. Pairs with strong, aged cheeses or air-dried ham.

Specifications

Name: Oloroso
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia
Region/Country: El Puerto de Santa María, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 18%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 13-14°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Large White Wine Glass

Flavour Profile

Bone-dry · Creamy · Nutty · Intense

Did You Know?

Oloroso means "fragrant" in Spanish - a slightly misleading name, since where Fino is all about freshness, Oloroso is about depth, strength and an intensity that develops over many years in cask.

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Moscatel is the second of the sherry triangle's sweet sun-dried grapes - less famous than Pedro Ximénez, but with its own fresh, grapey sweetness.

Expert's Description

Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia Sherry Moscatel Soleado is a Sherry from El Puerto de Santa María, Spain made from 100% Moscatel grapes, bottled at 16.5% ABV.

Soleado means "sun-drenched" and refers to the grapes being sun-dried before pressing, which concentrates the sweetness. Unlike PX sherry's deep raisin character, Moscatel has a fresher, more grapey and aromatic profile, with a lively acidic edge that gives the wine backbone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Golden mahogany colour with a sweet and intense aroma.

Palate

Rich, sweet and intense, with a lively acidic edge.

Finish

Sweet with a fresh, fruity finish.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled, ideally straight from the fridge, in a small dessert glass. Pairs with ice cream, chocolate cake, fruit tarts or good cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Sherry Moscatel Soleado
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia
Region/Country: El Puerto de Santa María, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Grape Variety(ies): Moscatel
ABV: 16.5%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 6-8°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Dessert Glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Aromatic · Fruity · Fresh

Did You Know?

The Moscatel grape is also used to make fragrant, dry wines elsewhere in the world - but in Jerez it's almost exclusively reserved for this sweet, sun-dried style.

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Fino is sherry's white wine - a dry, pale and light style that lives off the flor yeast in the cask and drinks best while still young and fresh.

Expert's Description

Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia Sherry Fino is a Sherry from El Puerto de Santa María, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 15% ABV.

The Fino is carried by the flor yeast, which settles as a protective layer on top of the wine during ageing and prevents oxidation, giving it its characteristic freshness and pale colour. This is a classic, handcrafted Fino from one of El Puerto's respected sherry houses.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sharp and yeasty with a hint of almond.

Palate

Refreshingly dry and delicate.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and crisp.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled, ideally straight from the fridge, in a sherry glass. Pairs with smoked trout, salmon, oysters, caviar and fresh prawns, or as an aperitif with green olives and salted almonds.

Specifications

Name: Sherry Fino
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia
Region/Country: El Puerto de Santa María, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 15%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 6-8°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass

Flavour Profile

Dry · Light · Crisp · Delicate

Did You Know?

The flor yeast that gives Fino its character dies if exposed to too high an alcohol strength - that's why Fino is only fortified to around 15%, while drier styles like Oloroso can go all the way up to 20%.

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The Pedro Ximénez grapes are laid out on mats in the sun for up to three weeks until they shrivel into something closer to raisins than grapes - that's the secret behind this sherry's dark sweetness.

Expert's Description

Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia Sherry PX Pedro Ximenez is a Sherry from El Puerto de Santa María, Spain made from 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes, bottled at 17% ABV.

The grapes are sun-dried before pressing, which concentrates the sugar and gives the wine its full-bodied, prune-like texture. Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia is a family-owned house in El Puerto de Santa María, one of the sherry triangle's three towns, known for sticking to traditional production methods.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisiny and deep, with notes of dried fruit.

Palate

Sweet, rich and prune-like in texture, with intense concentration.

Finish

Long and sweet.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a small dessert glass. Pairs with vanilla ice cream, chocolate cake, or alone as a digestif.

Specifications

Name: Sherry PX Pedro Ximenez
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia
Region/Country: El Puerto de Santa María, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Grape Variety(ies): Pedro Ximénez
ABV: 17%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 12-14°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Dessert Glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Raisiny · Concentrated

Did You Know?

PX sherry is so sweet and thick that it's often poured directly over vanilla ice cream as a kind of caramel sauce - a classic Spanish dessert combination.

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Ximénez-Spínola Jerez Seco Serie 2 is a dry sherry from a bodega otherwise almost exclusively known for its sweet Pedro Ximénez fortified wines.

Expert's Description

Ximénez-Spínola Jerez Seco Serie 2 is a Spanish Sherry with an alcohol content of 17%. "Seco" means dry, making this release an unusual departure from the bodega's signature style, as Ximénez-Spínola is primarily specialised in the sweet Pedro Ximénez grape. With only 2,592 bottles produced, this is one of the house's rarer and more experimental releases, showing a different side of the bodega's craftsmanship than the classic PX fortified wines.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers almond, saline notes and a hint of oxidation.

Palate

The palate is dry and sharp with a nutty complexity and lively acidity.

Finish

The finish is long and saline with lingering almond notes.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a sherry glass. Pairs well with olives, almonds or tapas with ham.

Specifications

Name: Jerez Seco Serie 2
Producer/Winery: Ximénez-Spínola
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
ABV: 17%
Size: 75 CL
Number of bottles: 2,592
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Sherry glass
EAN no.: 8437006199810

Flavour Profile

Dry · Sharp · Almond · Saline

Investment Potential

Medium. A dry sherry from a house world-renowned for its sweet PX fortified wines is a rarity in itself, and the limited production of under 2,600 bottles makes Jerez Seco Serie 2 interesting for collectors seeking breadth in their Ximénez-Spínola collection.

Did You Know?

Ximénez-Spínola is so closely tied to the sweet PX style that a dry sherry from the house is a genuine rarity - most of the bodega's bottles are sold under the fortified wine designation rather than the dry sherry category.

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The name East India comes from an era when sherry casks were shipped to India and back - a long sea voyage that inadvertently gave the wine extra maturation and a deeper character, which bodegas have since tried to recreate on purpose.

Expert's Description

Lustau East India Solera Cream is a Cream Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximenez with an alcohol content of 20%. The style honours the historic practice where, in the 1700s and 1800s, sherry casks were sent by ship to the East Indies and back, exposing the wine to temperature swings that accelerated its maturation. East India Solera Cream is aged today according to the same philosophy at Bodegas Lustau, where a blend of Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximenez gives a creamy, elegant sherry with notably more depth than a regular Cream Sherry.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Full of nuts, raisins and a character reminiscent of creme brulee on the nose.

Palate

Creamy and elegant on the palate with a light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with aged cheeses and desserts.

Specifications

Name: East India Solera Cream
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Cream Sherry
Grape variety: Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximenez
ABV: 20%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 8412325002386
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Nutty · Sweet · Elegant

Did You Know?

The East India Sherry style arose because 18th-century trading ships discovered that sherry casks which had crossed the equator several times on long sea voyages tasted markedly better upon return than the casks that had stayed in Jerez.

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Where most sweet sherries rely on Pedro Ximenez, Emilin takes a different path and lets the Moscatel grape's natural, floral aroma take over.

Expert's Description

Lustau Emilin Moscatel is a Moscatel Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Moscatel grape with an alcohol content of 17%. Moscatel, like Pedro Ximenez, is a sweet sherry style where the grapes are sun-dried to concentrate the sugar content, but the Moscatel grape's natural aroma profile gives a more floral, perfumed character than the darker, raisin-driven Pedro Ximenez. Emilin is named in honour of one of the bodega's historic figures and represents Bodegas Lustau's interpretation of this less widespread but characterful sherry style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Inviting on the nose, with sweet notes dominated by caramel and raisins.

Palate

Sweet and floral on the palate with a full structure.

Finish

The finish is long and stickily sweet.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a small sherry glass. Enjoy with dessert and bold cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Emilin Moscatel
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Moscatel Sherry
Grape variety: Moscatel
ABV: 17%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 8412325000245
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Floral · Full-bodied · Sticky

Did You Know?

Moscatel sherry is far rarer than Pedro Ximenez in the Jerez area, because the Moscatel grape has historically had a smaller planted area in the region compared to Palomino Fino and PX.

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Amontillado is often called the golden middle way of the sherry world - and Escuadrilla is one of the examples that shows exactly why.

Expert's Description

Lustau Amontillado Escuadrilla is an Amontillado Sherry from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 18.5%. Amontillado starts life as a biologically aged Fino under protective flor, but at some point transitions to oxidative ageing when the flor dies or is removed, giving the style its characteristic dual nature. Escuadrilla combines exactly this Oloroso fullness with Fino freshness, making it an accessible yet still complex Amontillado from Bodegas Lustau.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Nuances of crisp apples and mocha on the nose, with a hint of fig.

Palate

Medium-bodied and lovely fruity on the palate, with notes of nuts and fruit.

Finish

The finish is medium in length and well balanced.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with tapas and mature cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Amontillado Escuadrilla
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Amontillado Sherry
ABV: 18.5%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 8412325000214
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Fruity · Medium-bodied · Elegant

Did You Know?

Amontillado literally means "in the style of Montilla" and refers to the sherry originally resembling wines from the neighbouring Montilla-Moriles district, even though the two are now entirely separate appellations.

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Palo Cortado is sherry's riddle - a style no one sets out to make deliberately, but which arises when a cask's development takes an unexpected turn during ageing.

Expert's Description

Lustau Palo Cortado Peninsula is a Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Palomino Fino grape with an alcohol content of 19%. Palo Cortado historically arises by chance, when a cask-aged sherry intended to become Amontillado loses its flor earlier than expected and develops in a more oxidative direction. The result combines Amontillado's aromatic finesse with Oloroso's rich, concentrated finish. Peninsula has been awarded double gold at international sherry competitions, underscoring the quality of this particular edition from Bodegas Lustau.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Wonderfully complex on the nose, true to Amontillado's finesse.

Palate

Intense and dry on the palate, with notes of chocolate and coffee beans.

Finish

The finish is long and rich, in keeping with Oloroso's character.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 14-16°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with mature cheeses and mixed nuts.

Specifications

Name: Palo Cortado Peninsula
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Palo Cortado Sherry
Grape variety: Palomino Fino
ABV: 19%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 8412325000320
Serving temperature: 14-16°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Complex · Dry · Nutty · Rich

Did You Know?

Palo Cortado is such a rare style that it traditionally cannot be made on purpose - bodegas can only identify it once it has arisen naturally in a single cask, and then choose to bottle it under their own name.

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When Alexander Williams rented a warehouse in Jerez in 1877 to start his own bodega venture with his brother-in-law Arthur Humbert, he could hardly have imagined that their 1906 blend would one day become the very benchmark for accessible, well-balanced sherry the world over.

Expert's Description

Williams & Humbert 15 Year Solera Especial Dry Sack is a Sherry from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 20.5%. Bodegas Williams & Humbert was founded in 1877 and has produced Dry Sack since 1906, the house's iconic blend of Amontillado and Oloroso with a touch of Pedro Ximenez. This 15-year edition is a Solera Especial, meaning the sherry has achieved an average age of 15 years through the solera system, giving it considerably more depth and complexity than the house's standard Dry Sack. The bodega has historically helped establish the quality demarcation for Jerez-Xeres-Brandy and is today counted among the world's most respected sherry producers.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Complex on the nose, with nuts, dried fruit and a light oxidative character.

Palate

Medium-bodied on the palate with a fine balance between dryness and a touch of sweetness from the Pedro Ximenez component.

Finish

The finish is long, nutty and warm.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with tapas, nuts and mature cheeses.

Specifications

Name: 15 Year Solera Especial Dry Sack
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Williams & Humbert
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Sherry, Solera Especial
Age: 15 years
ABV: 20.5%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 8410028901784
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Complex · Medium-bodied · Warm

Did You Know?

The name Dry Sack comes from the English translation of the Spanish "seco", meaning dry, and was chosen to signal the sherry's balanced, not overly sweet style when the brand launched in 1906.

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Amontillado is sherry's shape-shifter - a Fino that has lost its flor partway through ageing and begun to oxidise instead, giving it two characters at once.

Expert's Description

Lustau Almacenista Amontillado is an Amontillado Sherry from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 18.5%. Amontillado starts life as a biologically aged Fino under protective flor, but is at some point moved to casks where the flor dies or is removed, after which the wine begins to oxidise like an Oloroso. The result is a sherry that combines Fino's sharp freshness with Oloroso's depth and nutty character. This edition comes from Lustau's Almacenista programme, which since 1981 has sought out and bottled unique wines from small, family-run stockholders in Jerez.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful on the nose, with figs and nuts.

Palate

Full-bodied and dry on the palate, with a distinct complexity from the long, two-stage ageing.

Finish

The finish is lovely and long, with a light spice.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with mature cheeses and nuts.

Specifications

Name: Almacenista
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Amontillado Sherry
ABV: 18.5%
Size: 50 CL
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Dry · Complex · Spiced

Did You Know?

Amontillado literally means "in the style of Montilla" and refers to the sherry originally resembling wines from the neighbouring Montilla-Moriles district, even though the two are now entirely separate appellations.

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Papirusa is Lustau's entry ticket to the Manzanilla style - a super-dry, light sherry that proves Sanlucar's sea climate and flor yeast do more for a wine than most other factors combined.

Expert's Description

Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa is a Manzanilla Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Palomino Fino grape with an alcohol content of 15%. Manzanilla is aged exclusively in Sanlucar de Barrameda under a protective flor yeast film, which prevents oxidation and gives the wine its sharp, salt-tinged character. Papirusa is Bodegas Lustau's entry-level Manzanilla, designed as an accessible introduction to the style without compromising on the authenticity that defines a genuine Sanlucar sherry.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Lovely sherry notes of almonds and yeasty bread on the nose.

Palate

Super-dry, light and fresh on the palate.

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with a last touch of salt.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 7-9°C in a small sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif, preferably with tapas or shellfish.

Specifications

Name: Papirusa
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Sanlucar de Barrameda, Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Manzanilla Sherry
Grape variety: Palomino Fino
ABV: 15%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 8412325000207
Serving temperature: 7-9°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Dry · Saline · Light · Fresh

Did You Know?

Manzanilla's lower alcohol content compared to other sherry styles is precisely due to the protective flor, which allows the wine to age without needing the same degree of added alcohol required to prevent oxidation.

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Some sherries are made to accompany a dessert. San Emilio is made to be the dessert.

Expert's Description

Lustau San Emilio is a Pedro Ximenez Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Pedro Ximenez grape with an alcohol content of 17%. Like the house's other PX sherries, the grapes are sun-dried before pressing and fermentation, concentrating the sugar content to a level that makes the wine almost syrupy. San Emilio is aged at Bodegas Lustau using the solera system, developing a deep, dark colour and an intense dried fruit aroma during ageing, making it one of the house's most dessert-like sherries.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Inviting notes of sweet raisins and prunes on the nose.

Palate

Lovely creamy, rich and very sweet on the palate.

Finish

The finish is long and sticky, with a last note of dark syrup.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a small sherry glass. Enjoy on its own or as a dessert in itself, perhaps poured over vanilla ice cream.

Specifications

Name: San Emilio
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Grape variety: Pedro Ximenez
ABV: 17%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 8412325000252
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Creamy · Raisiny · Rich

Did You Know?

Many Spanish families traditionally use Pedro Ximenez sherry as a topping for vanilla ice cream - the syrup's thickness and intense sweetness make it a natural substitute for caramel sauce.

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Cream sherry is the style that has historically introduced the most new drinkers to the world of sherry - a soft, accessible blend where Oloroso's fullness meets a pleasant sweetness.

Expert's Description

Lustau Rare Cream Solera Superior is a Cream Sherry from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 20%. The sherry is based on the Palomino Fino grape, which the vast majority of sherry is made from, and achieves its creamy character by blending an oxidatively aged Oloroso base with a sweeter component, typically from Pedro Ximenez. The designation Solera Superior refers to a higher quality tier within the solera system, where the sherry has had longer to mature and develop complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft on the nose, with notes of dried fruit and caramel.

Palate

A lovely balance between acidity and sweetness on the palate, with a full, creamy texture.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering, with a last hint of nuts.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with lightly sweet desserts and bold cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Rare Cream
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Cream Sherry, Solera Superior
Grape variety: Palomino Fino
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 8412325000238
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Creamy · Full-bodied · Nutty

Did You Know?

Cream sherry was originally developed by British sherry houses in the 1800s specifically to make dry Spanish sherry more accessible to the British market, which preferred sweeter styles.

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Oloroso means "fragrant" in Spanish, and few sherry styles live up to the name better than Don Nuno - an oxidatively aged sherry allowed to develop for years without the protection of flor.

Expert's Description

Lustau Oloroso Don Nuno is an Oloroso Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Palomino Fino grape with an alcohol content of 20%. Unlike the biologically aged sherry styles such as Manzanilla and Fino, Oloroso is aged oxidatively without protective flor, giving the wine a deeper, more concentrated character and a darker colour. Don Nuno is aged at Bodegas Lustau using the classic solera system, where the Palomino Fino grape - which the vast majority of sherry is made from - develops the complexity that defines a well-developed Oloroso over years in cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Inviting on the nose, with bitter chocolate and hazelnuts.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex on the palate, with a beautiful deep golden colour hinting at the long ageing.

Finish

The finish is long and concentrated, with a last nutty tone.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 14-16°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with mild and bold cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Don Nuno
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Oloroso Sherry
Grape variety: Palomino Fino
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 8412325000221
Serving temperature: 14-16°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Nutty · Complex · Dry

Did You Know?

Oloroso's deep golden to mahogany hue comes entirely from oxidation over years in cask - no colourants are added, only time and air do the work.

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Almacenista means stockholder - a small producer who ages sherry in their own casks without exporting it themselves. Lustau's Almacenista range rescues these hidden gems from obscurity and bottles them under its own name.

Expert's Description

Lustau Almacenista Manzanilla is a Manzanilla Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Palomino Fino grape with an alcohol content of 17%. Manzanilla is a biologically aged sherry style produced exclusively in the coastal town of Sanlucar de Barrameda, where the humid sea climate encourages a thick flor yeast film on the wine's surface during ageing. This flor protects the wine from oxygen and gives Manzanilla its characteristic sharp, saline freshness. Lustau's Almacenista programme, launched in 1981, aims to rescue and bottle unique wines from small, family-run stockholders.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sharp and saline on the nose, with notes of almonds and yeasty bread.

Palate

Dry and fresh on the palate with a lovely elegance and lightness.

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with a last salty hint.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 7-9°C in a small sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with tapas and olives.

Specifications

Name: Almacenista Manzanilla
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Sanlucar de Barrameda, Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Manzanilla Sherry
Grape variety: Palomino Fino
ABV: 17%
Size: 50 CL
Serving temperature: 7-9°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Dry · Saline · Light · Elegant

Did You Know?

Manzanilla can only be produced in Sanlucar de Barrameda - move the wine just a few kilometres away, and it loses its classification, because the flor yeast that creates the style only thrives in that specific place.

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The Pedro Ximenez grapes for this sherry are sun-dried on mats outside the bodega until they resemble raisins - that is the secret behind the intense sweetness that defines the style.

Expert's Description

Lustau Centenario Murillo is a Pedro Ximenez Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Pedro Ximenez grape with an alcohol content of 17%. Bodegas Lustau was founded in 1896 by Jose Ruiz-Berdejo as an almacenista, a stockholder who sold sherry on to the large export houses, and has developed its own brands since 1945. Centenario Murillo is a sweet sherry style, where the grapes are sun-dried before pressing and fermentation, significantly concentrating the sugar content. The sherry is carried by a fine acidity that keeps the sweetness from becoming overwhelming.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense on the nose, with raisins, dried fig and a hint of molasses.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied on the palate, supported by a fine acidity that keeps it balanced.

Finish

The finish is long and stickily sweet, with a last hint of caramel.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a small sherry glass. Enjoy with light, sweet desserts or bold, mature cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Centenario Murillo
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Grape variety: Pedro Ximenez
ABV: 17%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 8412325003116
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Raisiny · Sticky

Did You Know?

Pedro Ximenez sherry is often called "liquid raisin" among sherry enthusiasts, because the grapes are sun-dried for up to two weeks before pressing, dramatically concentrating the sugar content.

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Lustau's Almacenista range gathers sherry from small, private cellars in Jerez - a rare chance to taste styles that would otherwise never reach the market.

Expert's Description

Lustau Almacenista Oloroso Sherry is a Fortified Wine from Spain made from Palomino Fino, bottled at 20% ABV.

The wine comes from Bodegas Lustau, known for its work with almacenistas - private sherry cellars that traditionally sold their best barrels on to larger houses. This Oloroso is on the dry side, with fine notes of raisins and fruit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins and ripe fruit.

Palate

Dry with a light smoky undertone.

Finish

Long and nutty with a hint of smoke.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a small sherry glass. Pairs with aged cheeses, nuts and spiced food.

Specifications

Name: Pata de Gallina
Producer/Winery: Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Oloroso
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino Fino
ABV: 20%
Size: 50 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 12-14°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass
EAN: 8412325002980

Flavour Profile

Dry · Nutty · Smoky · Complex

Did You Know?

Almacenistas were originally private sherry cellar owners who didn't sell under their own name but supplied barrels to the large bodegas - Lustau was one of the first houses to market these hidden treasures under its own name.

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Solear is Barbadillo's flagship Manzanilla and one of the best-selling sherries from Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Expert's Description

Barbadillo Solear Manzanilla Sherry is a Fortified Wine from Spain made from Palomino Fino, bottled at 15% ABV.

Manzanilla is a light, dry sherry style produced exclusively in the coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where the sea air gives it a characteristic salinity. Solear is delightfully dry and salty, and one of Barbadillo's most famous bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh yeast and a hint of almond.

Palate

Dry and salty with a light, fresh structure.

Finish

Short and clean with a salty close.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 8-10°C in a small sherry glass. Pairs with any tapas spread and works well as an aperitif too.

Specifications

Name: Solear
Producer/Winery: Barbadillo
Region/Country: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Manzanilla
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino Fino
ABV: 15%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass
EAN: 8410061220040

Flavour Profile

Dry · Salty · Light · Fresh

Did You Know?

Manzanilla can only be called Manzanilla if it is aged in Sanlúcar de Barrameda - the same wine aged in Jerez or El Puerto de Santa María is instead called Fino, even though the grape and process are the same.

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When Díez-Mérito was founded in 2006, they inherited something rare: the entire stock from Diez Hermanos, a house with roots back to 1876. Victoria Regina Oloroso is the result of that legacy - 30 years in barrel, concentrated to the extreme.

Expert's Description

Diez Merito 30 Años Victoria Regina Oloroso is a Sherry from Jerez, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 20% ABV.

The sherry carries the VORS classification - Very Old Rare Sherry - which requires a minimum average age of 30 years in the solera system. Although Bodegas y Viñedos Díez-Mérito is a relatively young company, they're regarded among Jerez's top producers, partly because they took over the mature stock from Diez Hermanos Wineries, established in 1876. This edition of Victoria Regina Oloroso has scored 93 points from Robert Parker.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Very intense and powerful, with plenty of vanilla and nutty undertones.

Palate

Smooth and full, vigorous and lively, with a natural sweetness from the long oxidative ageing.

Finish

Long and warm, with a deep, mahogany-toned character.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at around 16°C in a sherry glass. The wine pairs with game, red meat, cured ham and well-aged cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Victoria Regina Oloroso VORS
Producer/Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos Díez-Mérito
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO, VORS (30 years)
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 20%
Size: 50 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 16°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass
EAN No.: 8410051101502

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Nutty · Sweet · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium. The VORS classification guarantees a minimum age of 30 years, the house is regarded among Jerez's best, and this edition has scored 93 points from Robert Parker - factors that make the bottle interesting to collectors of older sherry.

Did You Know?

VORS stands for Very Old Rare Sherry and is one of the strictest classifications in the sherry world - only sherry with a documented average age of at least 30 years in the solera system can carry the designation.

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In 1972, 15 casks were separated from the bodega's solera and set aside. Since then, not a drop has been drawn from them - until now. Unico is the result of that decision, made more than 50 years ago.

Expert's Description

Rey Fernando Unico Solera Gran Reserva is a Brandy de Jerez from Spain with an alcohol content of 40%. Bodegas Fernando de Castilla in Jerez de la Frontera set aside a batch of 15 casks from the house solera in 1972, and nothing has been drawn from this specific stock since. From the year 2000 onward, a limited number of bottles have been hand-bottled each year from this unique reserve, with only 360 bottles in total from this particular batch. The brandy has aged in American oak barrels that previously held old sherries, giving it a depth that is rare even among Gran Reserva brandies.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense on the nose, with toasted mahogany tones, tobacco and thyme.

Palate

Sweet on the palate with biscotti character and a hint of ripe cherry, carried by a full-bodied structure.

Finish

The finish is very long, warm and spiced.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at room temperature in a snifter. Enjoy on its own as a digestif, preferably after a meal.

Specifications

Name: Unico
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Fernando de Castilla
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Brandy de Jerez
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 360
Serving temperature: Room temperature
Glass type: Snifter

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Complex · Warm

Investment Potential

Medium. Unico is an extremely limited release of just 360 bottles from a batch of casks left untouched since 1972, making it attractive to collectors of rare Spanish brandies.

Did You Know?

The 15 casks that Unico comes from were separated from the house's wider solera in 1972 and have lain completely untouched since - making this brandy one of the oldest continuously aged batches in the entire Jerez region.

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In the sherry bodegas of Jerez, retired sherry casks are rarely used for anything other than brandy - and few do it better than Fernando de Castilla, who have made brandy production an equal discipline alongside the house's sherry.

Expert's Description

Rey Fernando Solera Gran Reserva is a Brandy de Jerez from Spain with an alcohol content of 38%. Bodegas Fernando de Castilla in Jerez de la Frontera produces exclusively Solera Reserva and Solera Gran Reserva on the brandy side, unlike many other houses that offer several quality tiers. The brandy is first aged in new French and American oak barrels, after which it is moved to barrels that previously held the house's finest sherries - a process that transfers character from both the wood and its former contents. The solera system means each bottle is a blend of several vintages, where the oldest part of the blend sets the tone for the whole.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried figs, walnuts and a hint of sherry oxidation on the nose.

Palate

Full and complex on the palate with notes of caramel, toasted nuts and dark chocolate.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with a final note of spiced wood.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at room temperature in a snifter or cognac glass. Enjoy on its own or with dark chocolate and mature cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Solera Gran Reserva
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Fernando de Castilla
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Brandy de Jerez
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 8423360010021
Serving temperature: Room temperature
Glass type: Snifter

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Nutty · Complex · Warm

Did You Know?

Brandy de Jerez is the only brandy in the world required by regulation to be aged in casks that previously held sherry - it is precisely this reuse of casks that gives the brandy its characteristic depth.

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