Blandy's
10 Years Old Madeira Bual
Madeira, Portugal
Huge step up from the 5 YO Bual. Molasses and toffee. Syrupy.
Huge step up from the 5 YO Bual. Molasses and toffee. Syrupy.
Mar 1st, 2024
Hiiiii the nuttiness is so pronounced until you get deep dark blackberry jam bits—just a tad—conjuring PBJ sandwiches. But the body is the ultimately mid-weight. Then comes toffee. And caramel. All the smoky cooked sugars you can imagine with a hit of VA pleasantly enlightening all.
Hiiiii the nuttiness is so pronounced until you get deep dark blackberry jam bits—just a tad—conjuring PBJ sandwiches. But the body is the ultimately mid-weight. Then comes toffee. And caramel. All the smoky cooked sugars you can imagine with a hit of VA pleasantly enlightening all.
Dec 10th, 202315.5/20 (87/100)
Цвет янтарный, полный. Дымные тона, дуб, сухая заварка черного чая, курага, цедра апельсина. Очень гармонично, красиво, полно. В теле хорошая кислотность, смолистые тона, дерево, лесной орех, апельсиновая цедра. Послевкусие умеренное.
15.5/20 (87/100)
Цвет янтарный, полный. Дымные тона, дуб, сухая заварка черного чая, курага, цедра апельсина. Очень гармонично, красиво, полно. В теле хорошая кислотность, смолистые тона, дерево, лесной орех, апельсиновая цедра. Послевкусие умеренное.
Medium brown in color and you can tell from the legs it has significant viscosity. Dried figs, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, buttered brown sugar, orange marmalade, toasted walnut, banana, and a hint of alcohol on the nose. Heavy sweetness, golden raisin, golden delicious apple, burnt caramel and a touch of coffee on the palate. Thick luscious mouthfeel but the amount of sugar in this means that isn’t a surprise in the least, luckily there is a nice acidity that pushes back the sweetness to keep it from being overwhelming. Hoisin sauce, nuttiness, and once the sweetness has faded enough a hint of a tannic bite on the finish.
Medium brown in color and you can tell from the legs it has significant viscosity. Dried figs, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, buttered brown sugar, orange marmalade, toasted walnut, banana, and a hint of alcohol on the nose. Heavy sweetness, golden raisin, golden delicious apple, burnt caramel and a touch of coffee on the palate. Thick luscious mouthfeel but the amount of sugar in this means that isn’t a surprise in the least, luckily there is a nice acidity that pushes back the sweetness to keep it from being overwhelming. Hoisin sauce, nuttiness, and once the sweetness has faded enough a hint of a tannic bite on the finish.
Jan 8th, 2021
Burnt caramel, Demerara sugar, soy sauce. Attractive darkness. On the drier side and all the better for it. Lacking only the depth and complexity of its vintage brethren. An excellent affordable madeira. Best after a week of air.
Burnt caramel, Demerara sugar, soy sauce. Attractive darkness. On the drier side and all the better for it. Lacking only the depth and complexity of its vintage brethren. An excellent affordable madeira. Best after a week of air.
Jan 19th, 2019
