All lovers of scotch whisky should try a variety of Sherries!
Valdespino Palo Cortado Viejo C.P. Sherry/ 20%
Tasted neat
First, a little explainer on the mysteries of Palo Cortado; essentially it’s a Fino that fails to fully develop its flor, and matures oxidatively. This one is a 100% Palomino Fino from the Macharnudo Alto vineyard, drawn from specific barrels of Valdespino’s Fino Inocente and Amontillado Tio Diego.
Produced in Spain, with a Denominación de Origen of Jerez Sherry, Palo Cortado is one of my favourite cask finishes in whisky, and so I sought out a bottle of the Sherry to try, as I am not usually a Sherry-drinker.
- Color: brown sherry (1.9)
- Nose: brown sugar, grapes, leather, guava, pie crust
- Taste: fairly dry, some tannins, funky candy, lemon, and ascorbic acid
- Finish: long, with some spice, graham crackers, and citrus
I don’t know that I yet like or appreciate Sherry as a primary product, but I love the funky weirdness in this dry Palo Cortado from Valdespino.
Rating: 6/10
