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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