Price: $60 for 750ml
Distilled/Owned by: Gonzalez Byass
Region: Jerez, Spain
40% ABV
Grapes: 100% Palomino Fino
Aged For: NAS Solera, Distiller claims 15 years
Cask Type: Ex-sherry and PX sherry
Color: Treacle
Drank: Neat, in a glencairn
Nose: Dark bitter chocolate, dusty wood, tea leaves, lavender, and dry wine
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, slightly syrupy
Palate/Taste: PX sherry, raisins, plum, fig, dried fruit, and dark chocolate
Finish: Light warmth and almost medium length, Grapes, sherry, citrus, raisins, caramel, and coffee
Thoughts: I was hesitant at the nose, but the drink became better through the palate and finish. This is very sweet and fruity, but I wonder if there are additives or sugar used.
Score: 80 out of 100