Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado

Nia Okafor — Decent, expected more though

7/10

Saw this recommended online and thought I'd give it a go. It's good — well made, balanced, pleasant enough finish. But for what I paid I was hoping to be blown away and it didn't quite get there for me. Maybe I need to give it another go with food.

Tomas Rivera — Proper sherry, this one

9/10

Picked this up after the guy at the wine shop recommended it when I said I wanted something different for a dinner party. Absolutely loved it — so much depth and complexity, and it just kept getting better as the evening went on. At £47 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth it for a special occasion.

Sophia Laurent — Really impressed

8/10

I'm not usually a sherry person but tried this at a tapas restaurant and had to track down a bottle. It's beautifully balanced, no harshness at all despite being a fortified wine. Sipped it slightly chilled with some almonds and manchego — perfect match.