Blandy's
5 Years Old Medium Rich Madeira Bual
Madeira, Portugal
Bonkers sweet…as Malmsey is. Nutty and dark caramel and smoky and delicious. Madeira deserves a comeback.
Bonkers sweet…as Malmsey is. Nutty and dark caramel and smoky and delicious. Madeira deserves a comeback.
Oct 25th, 2022
Light brown; medium intensity aromas of apricot, preserved oranges, golden raisins, mango, cedar, caramel, smoke, hay, a bit spirity; medium sweet, high acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of dried fruit, tangerine, peaches in syrup, marmalade, apricot jam, pastry crust, beeswax, vanilla, almond, marzipan, medium plus finish
Light brown; medium intensity aromas of apricot, preserved oranges, golden raisins, mango, cedar, caramel, smoke, hay, a bit spirity; medium sweet, high acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of dried fruit, tangerine, peaches in syrup, marmalade, apricot jam, pastry crust, beeswax, vanilla, almond, marzipan, medium plus finish
Oct 18th, 2018Purchased to accompany a Lisbon cooking class
Purchased to accompany a Lisbon cooking class
Jan 5th, 2021
Less sugar and more acidity; enjoyed with something savoury - cheese!
Less sugar and more acidity; enjoyed with something savoury - cheese!
Feb 20th, 2019
Decadent and rich, almost syrupy. Lush with raisin, date, walnut, toffee. Beautifully balanced, soft and luscious. Finish is long, with fruit and honey dominating.
Decadent and rich, almost syrupy. Lush with raisin, date, walnut, toffee. Beautifully balanced, soft and luscious. Finish is long, with fruit and honey dominating.
Mar 10th, 2018
Links members tasting, February, 2018
Links members tasting, February, 2018
Feb 20th, 2018
