La Gitana Amontillado Seco Napoleon / Hidalgo

Olivia Park - Good but not quite my thing

6/10

Bought this for a dinner party thinking it'd be a fun aperitif. It's well made and the flavours are interesting — sort of nutty and layered — but I think I just prefer something a bit fruitier. My mate who's more into sherry absolutely loved it though.

Liam Anderson - Bit pricey for what it is

5/10

It's fine. Clean and dry with some depth to it but honestly for £16.50 I expected to be more wowed. I've had cheaper sherries that I enjoyed just as much. Finish is nice though, I'll give it that.

Luciano Bianchi - Birthday treat that delivered

8/10

My partner got me this for my birthday knowing I've been getting into fortified wines lately. The nose is gorgeous — really confident and aromatic without being overpowering. Lasted us a few evenings and it actually got better each time we opened it.

Helena Kosta - Nice with food, less exciting on its own

7/10

Had this alongside some tapas and it was great — the dry acidity cuts through richer dishes really well. On its own I found it a bit austere but that's probably the point. Decent value at around £16.

Valentina Ricci - Where has this been all my life

8/10

I'm fairly new to sherry beyond the sweet stuff at Christmas and wow, this is a different world. Really dry and balanced, and at 14% it doesn't hit you over the head. Goes brilliantly with hard cheese and charcuterie.

Jake Morrison - Solid amontillado for the price

7/10

Got this on recommendation from the guy at my local wine shop. It's dry and savoury with a nice clean finish that keeps you coming back. Not mind-blowing but definitely a reliable bottle I'd buy again.

Marcus Blackwell - Really impressed with this

8/10

Picked this up after seeing it on a sherry list at a tapas place. For £16.50 this is genuinely complex stuff — nutty, dry, loads going on in the glass. Been sipping it slightly chilled with almonds and olives and it's perfect.