Sandeman
Character Medium Dry Amontillado Sherry
Character is an amontillado sherry made off dry by the addition of Pedro Ximénez. It shows a bright golden amber in the glass. At once saline and sweet, the bouquet includes date, sultana, salted caramel, nut shells and maple syrup. The interplay of sweet and savory is divine. Nearly dry and pillowy in texture, the soft palate is cut by zesty citrus notes and heaps of walnut character. Intense mushroom sprouts along the endless finish while a salty tinge lingers on the throat. Incredible value for $12. — 10 years ago
Robert Vardanian
Armada is a cream sherry, meaning a blend of oloroso and Pedro Ximénez. Spicy oak notes lead the bouquet with secondaries of briny olive and toffee apple. It's certainly big and lush, with raisin and date notes lending sweetness to the sticky palate. The sugar lingers as notes of oak, nut and brine emerge here and again. Somewhat blunt and brash but a worthy example of the style. — 10 years ago