Sherry and Sherry Cask Whisky with Fernando de Castilla

Some of the most exciting whiskies
of the moment are sherry cask aged, full of fruit cake and spice,
but while these drams surge ahead, the sherries behind them remain
something of a mystery. These can be some of the most complex and
surprising of wines with flavours that can be
astounding.
Joining us from Jerez is Nano Piquero from Fernando de
Castilla. A boutique winery in the heart of Jerez, Fernando de
Castilla has a history in the region dating back to the 1800s. They
originally began as distillers, and we are delighted to be trying
some of their brandy on the night, before developing a specialism
in the hedonistic delights of Pedro Ximenez and then in turn the
wider family of sherries. Quality has always been a focus in the
house and the Antique range represents some of the finest examples
of sherry to be had.
On the whisky front, we'll be sharing three drams from
Glenburgie aged for a magnificent 30 years in three different
styles of sherry cask. Glenburgie distillery’s whisky is
seldom seen as a single malt, and long-aged examples are
particularly unusual. The classically fruity character of the
spirit is given weight and depth by those long decades in the cask,
and this tasting is a rare chance to see what an impact some more
unusual casks can have on a whisky with these examples all laid
down on the same day, 5 September 1995.
Lineup:
Fernando de Castilla Antique Fino
Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado
Fernando de Castilla Antique Palo Cortado
Fernando de Castilla Antique Pedro Ximenez
- Glenburgie 1995 30
Year Old Amontillado Cask 212 Signatory Symington’s
Choice
Glenburgie 1995 30 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask 217 Signatory
Symington’s Choice
Glenburgie 1995 30 Year Old PX Cask 201 Signatory Symington’s
Choice
Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy

This tasting is
presented in partnership with Sherry Wines Vinos de Jerez, funded
by the European Union.