Harveys Pedro Ximenez Sherry / 30 Year Old: A Fortified Masterclass

Haruki Sato — Converts sherry doubters

8/10

I always thought sherry was that dusty stuff my nan drinks but this Pedro Ximenez is something else entirely. Nearly black in colour and tastes like the best coffee and walnut cake you've ever had. My partner who hates sweet wines actually liked it because it dries out at the end. Would buy again for special occasions.

Marianne Blom — Bit pricey but interesting

7/10

Picked this up after seeing it recommended online somewhere. It's good — really thick and rich, loads of dark chocolate and dried fruit. But at nearly £56 I'm not sure I'd rush to buy it again when there are decent PX sherries for half that. That said the finish is really long and interesting, proper grown-up stuff.

Olivia Park — Stunning with cheese

9/10

Had this with a blue stilton after Christmas dinner and genuinely one of the best things I've ever tasted together. The molasses and toffee flavours are incredible and 30 years of ageing really shows. You don't need much — just a small pour — so the bottle lasts ages. Worth every penny of the £56.