Williams & Humbert Dry Sack Medium Sweet Solera Especial 15 Yo 0,5L 20,5%

Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 years 0.7L 40% The history and production of Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 The Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 is no ordinary rum. The story of the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 begins in the Caribbean. There, the individual rums for the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 are distilled from the best sugar cane in Guyana and Barbados. Guyana and Barbados represent a centuries-old rum tradition. While Guyana is known for very powerful, intense rums, the rums from Barbados are characterized by their fine, aromatic nuances. After the individual rums for the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 have been blended by master hands, they mature for at least five years in the tropical temperatures of the Caribbean. Barrels made of American white oak are used for storage; they are particularly popular because of their mild aroma. After this initial storage period, the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 is imported by Williams & Humbert to Jerez in Andalusia, Spain. Here the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 is matured for a further three years in barrels that once contained the best sherry. The Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 is finished for two years in former Pedro Ximinez (PX) sherry barrels, the high-quality contents of which remained in the barrel for over 20 years. This unusual and very exclusive maturation process gives the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 its unusual and very fine aroma! The taste of the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 The unusual storage of the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 is naturally also reflected in the taste. The Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 has intense dried fruit aromas on the nose, such as peach, dates and figs. On the palate, the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 has subtle notes of vanilla, nuts, orange peel and a distinct sweetness. The aftertaste of the Dos Maderas Rum PX 5 + 5 is very fine, elegant and immensely long. A great rum!

Williams & Humbert Sherry Lacave Oloroso 0.75L 18% Brandy or sherry? Basically, they are one and the same product. The small but very subtle difference that allows a brandy to be called sherry lies in its origin. If it is a sherry, it will always come from the province of Cadiz in Andalusia, specifically between the triangle of cities Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar de Barramenda and Puerto de Santa Maria. Only brandies produced here can officially bear this name. Another special feature of sherry is the grape variety used. Only three special varieties may be used for this: Palomino, Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel. Sherry Lacave Oloroso There is a crucial difference in the preparation of the Oloroso variant compared to, for example, the Fino variant. While the Fino has the so-called flor layer, a foam-like layer that forms during the fermentation process due to the added yeast and thus prevents contact with air, this is deliberately omitted from the strong Oloroso. The aim here is to allow oxidation with oxygen as much as possible in order to increase the formation of acid. Distinctive taste Sherry Lacave Oloroso surprisingly impresses with a finely balanced combination of softness and a youthful touch. The aroma is dominated by fruity dried fruit notes. A certain tartness comes from the walnuts. The two distinctive aromas are also retained in the taste, complemented by further fruity notes of apple.It is ideal for beginners, as the aftertaste is comparatively light and smooth and not too overwhelming.

Williams & Humbert Jalifa Solera Especial 30 Years Amontillado 0.5L 20% Many special features characterize this collector's item: Solera Especial Collection Jalifa 30 Years Amontillado is another product in the Solera Especial Collection of the well-known Williams & Humbert Bodega from Andalusia. In addition to it, there are two other products in the series, the Palo Cortado Dos Cortados and the Pedro Ximenez Don Guido. All three have the additional designation VORS, which means that they are wines that are over 30 years old. Maturation This special bottling also requires a special type of grape. The Palomino grape variety from the Balbaina terroir in Las Conchas was chosen for this. The Amontillado sherry variant has undergone a special maturation process. First, it matures for several years covered in a foam-like layer made up of flor yeast. After a certain time, these yeast cultures die off and oxidative maturation sets in. The distillate is now exposed to the direct influence of oxygen. The taste The aromas are similar on both the nose and the palate, but complement each other with a few notes on both sides. The first impression is of fruit, caramel and roasted almonds. Notes of herbs, tobacco and nuts quickly join in. The Jalifa Amontillado also has a salty taste. The complexity of this VORS sherry becomes clear when vanilla, spices and oak notes are added. In the long finish, the nut aromas are much more present.

Williams & Humbert As You Like It Medium Sweet Sherry 0.5L 20.5% Cultural asset from Spain Anyone who wants to delve into the world of sherry flavors should try to start with a product from home. Andalusia, or rather the area around Jerez, is known worldwide for high-quality (and sometimes really inexpensive!) wines and sherries. You should do a bit of reading beforehand, as there is a lot of variety. Medium, cream, Oloroso and Amontillado are just a few special types, so you have to find out for yourself which product you particularly like. The Bodega Williams & Humbert is known for its sweeter blends, all of which are matured using the special Solera process, in which different barrel vintages are repeatedly blended together. Amontillado Blend The Montillado sherry variant is a special maturation process. The addition of yeast cultures creates a foamy layer of flor yeast. This prevents the distillate from reacting with oxygen. After a certain time, the yeast cultures die off and the so-called 'oxidative maturation' begins. The result is a very dry sherry. 'Blend' in this case indicates that a large proportion of Amontillado is still contained in order to be clearly perceptible, but it has a more noticeable sweetness. As you like it This special bottling was already available in the 1970s, but after falling demand and a general decline in interest in expensive sherry, it was discontinued. It is all the more pleasing that an untouched Solera from those years has been preserved. Since this was dry Amontillado, the As you like it series was intended to commemorate an old custom. Back then, people liked to add a little sugar to the strong, old Amontillado to make it more palatable. This time, the new edition of As you like it is the blend described above.