William & Humbert Sherry

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  Dry Sack Sherry Williams & Humbert Vintage Collector's Bottle Sherry 75 cl

  Item no.: 22264-388447

  Some bottles just get poured. Others carry a story every time they're taken down from a shelf.

  A faded paper label, a German import stamp and an old regulatory seal from Jerez - this Dry Sack Sherry from Williams & Humbert once stood in a German wine shop, waiting to be poured.

  Expert's Description

  Dry Sack Sherry Williams & Humbert is a Spanish Sherry from Jerez, blended from Amontillado and Oloroso with a touch of Pedro Ximénez, aged in American oak casks under the solera system.

  The bottle carries a seal from the Consejo Regulador de la Denominación de Origen Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and an import label from Epikur in Koblenz am Rhein, at the time part of the Deinhard wine house, which handled a large share of German imports of Spanish and Scotch brands through the 1960s and 1970s. The typeface on the label, the English-language storage instructions and the "Printed in Spain" mark all point to that same era.

  The name Dry Sack comes from the Spanish word saca, the term for the wine drawn from the solera for bottling. When Williams & Humbert launched the Sherry in 1906, it was sold wrapped in coarse sackcloth, and the name has stuck ever since.

  As a collector's bottle, no guarantee can be given for drinkability or the quality of the contents. We sell this bottle as a historical artefact, not as one intended for drinking.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Dried figs, raisins and a touch of orange peel meet a light nutty edge.

  Palate

  Medium-bodied and softly sweet, with ripe pear, caramel and a hint of sun-warmed oak.

  Finish

  Long and lightly spiced, with dried fruit and a faint bitterness from the old oak.

  Specifications

  Name: Dry Sack Sherry Williams & Humbert
  Distillery: Williams & Humbert
  Region/Country: Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
  Type: Sherry (Wine)
  ABV: Estimated 19.5-20%
  Size: Estimated 70 CL
  Cask type: American Oak Casks (Solera)
  Bottled: Estimated 1960s-1970s
  Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled or at room temperature in a small Sherry glass, ideally with nuts, hard cheese or dark chocolate
  

  Flavour Profile

  Sherry-aged · Sweet · Nutty · Fruity · Spiced

  Did You Know?

  Williams & Humbert keeps some of its oldest solera wines in a vault called the Sacristía, where the oldest casks date all the way back to the winery's founding in 1877.

  • 1pcs.
    80,25EUR
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  Tripulante Caribbean Elixir Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum 70 cl 34%

  Item no.: 059555-963321

  The name means crew member in Spanish, and Tripulante Caribbean Elixir is indeed made for those who want the full Caribbean sweetness on board, without too much fuss.

  Expert Description

  Tripulante Caribbean Elixir is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Spanish house Tripulante, bottled at 34%.

  The base is genuine Caribbean rum, which Tripulante has rounded off with a soft, aromatic sweetness that makes the elixir both easy to drink and versatile. At a moderate 34% ABV, the style is full yet mild, keeping the flavour rather than the strength in focus.

  The elixir works well neat or over ice, but is equally built for cocktails, where its sweetness and tropical profile really get to shine.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Ripe banana, vanilla and brown sugar, with a hint of coconut.

  Palate

  Soft and creamy with clear caramel notes, tropical fruit and a light spiced warmth from the rum.

  Finish

  Round, sweet and pleasant.

  Specifications

  Name: Tripulante Caribbean Elixir
  Bottler: Tripulante
  Region/Country: Spain
  Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
  ABV: 34%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 8410028902446
  Serving suggestion: Neat, over ice, in a rum old fashioned or a tiki drink
  

  Flavour Profile

  Sweet · Creamy · Tropical · Caramel

  Did You Know?

  "Tripulante" is Spanish for crew member - a nod to the sailors who historically carried rum across the Atlantic.

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  • 1pcs.
    26,75EUR
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  Tripulante Caribbean Spiced Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum 70 cl 34%

  Item no.: 059555-963322

  If Elixir is the soft sister, Tripulante Caribbean Spiced is the one that takes an extra step into the spice cabinet and comes back with cinnamon, nutmeg and warmth.

  Expert Description

  Tripulante Caribbean Spiced is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Spanish house Tripulante, bottled at 34%.

  The base is genuine Caribbean rum, here layered with a generous dose of spice on top of the rum's natural sweetness. At 34%, the style is soft and rounded, yet full-bodied enough to deliver an intense flavour experience, where the spice plays a clear supporting role to the rum.

  The spirit works well neat or over ice, but is also built for cocktails such as a spiced rum & cola or a spiced tiki drink.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and brown sugar, followed by a hint of citrus and tropical fruit.

  Palate

  Round and spiced with clear hints of caramel, warm spice and a light smoky undertone from the rum.

  Finish

  Sweet, spiced and pleasantly warming.

  Specifications

  Name: Tripulante Caribbean Spiced
  Bottler: Tripulante
  Region/Country: Spain
  Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
  ABV: 34%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 8410028903719
  Serving suggestion: In a spiced rum & cola or a spiced tiki drink
  

  Flavour Profile

  Spiced · Warm · Sweet · Smoky

  Did You Know?

  Spiced rum traces back to the age of sail, when spices from the Caribbean and Asia were added to rum for both flavour and preservation on long sea voyages.

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  • 1pcs.
    26,75EUR
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  Williams & Humbert 15 years old Solera Especial Dry Sack 50 cl 20,5%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197279771

  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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  • 1pcs.
    33,50EUR
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  Williams & Humbert 15 years old Solera Especial Dry Sack 75 cl 20,5%

  Item no.: 22227865464-326

  Dry Sack is often described as the first sherry to receive an official age designation, giving it a very special place in the history of Jerez.

  Expert's Description

  Williams & Humbert 15 år Solera Especial Dry Sack Sherry is a Fortified Wine from Spain made from a blend of Palomino and Pedro Ximénez, bottled at 20.5% ABV.

  Williams & Humbert is a tradition-rich sherry house, founded in 1877, that has refined the art of making sherry in the classic Jerez style for generations. Dry Sack is created by blending Palomino, which contributes structure and dryness, with Pedro Ximénez, which brings sweetness and fullness. The wine matures oxidatively for at least 15 years in the traditional Criaderas y Soleras system.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Dried nuts, especially walnut and hazelnut, with subtle oxidative notes.

  Palate

  Full and balanced with a fine acidity that lifts the sweetness and gives room for nuances of nuts, caramel and dried fruit.

  Finish

  Long and pleasant with warm, nutty tones.

  Serving & Food Pairing

  Serve at 12-14°C in a small sherry glass, ideally with a couple of ice cubes. Pairs with pasta dishes, tapas, mature cheeses and dishes with mushrooms and nuts.

  Specifications

  Name: Dry Sack
  Producer/Winery: Williams & Humbert
  Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
  Grape Variety(ies): Palomino, Pedro Ximénez
  ABV: 20.5%
  Size: 75 CL
  Vegan: No
  Serving Temperature: 12-14°C
  Decanting Recommended: No
  Glass Type: Sherry Glass

  Flavour Profile

  Full-bodied · Nutty · Sweet · Complex

  Did You Know?

  Williams & Humbert was founded in 1877 by Sir Alexander Williams and Arthur Humbert, and the house helped create the Jerez-Xérès-Brandy quality designation - it is today regarded among the most prestigious wine producers in the world.

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  • 1pcs.
    52,25EUR
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  Williams & Humbert 20 Years Don Guido Solera Especial Pedro Ximénez Sherry 75 cl 18%

  Item no.: 22264-3887

  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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  • 1pcs.
    52,25EUR