Fernando de Castilla Aged Amontillado
Honestly? I don't taste enough sherry. I don't. So here's some more.
Lovely light caramel colour.
Salted smoked almonds, toffee, vanilla and a whole mess of woodspice. It just smells awesome, really. No coaxing necessary, though I do want to linger over it at length.
Toffee popcorn and wood varnish on the palate? Sound weird? Good, maybe it will scare you away and leave more for me. This has such gorgeous poise and balance, at once rich and as light as a feather. Toasty, nutty, long and elegant.
*****
Tasted 5 November 2012 at The Sampler.