D.O. Jerez y Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda Amontillado 30 años, Andalucía, Spain

Light amber, orange to brown. Initially a herbal nose with some bitter notes, typical oxidation character, some caramel and bitter orange jam, gains in depth and complexity with aeration, then has dried fruit aromas, malt, peaty notes reminiscent of single malt whisky. Firm on the palate, very dry with challenging bitter herbal and spicy notes, liquorice, noticeable acidity, also prominent barrel notes, slightly chunky, good finish, but slightly astringent. Palate does not quite fulfil the promise of the nose.

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