Redbreast Pedro Ximénez Edition Iberian Series 46% abv 700ml

Redbreast Pedro Ximénez Edition Iberian Series 46% abv 700mlRedbreast PX Edition is matured in ex bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks before being finished for 12 22 months in Pedro Ximnez hogsheads seasoned at the Pez Lobato cooperage in Jerez. While the wine itself was produced outside of the sherry triangle, it spent two years in Jerez and can therefore legally be called PX sherry an exception that only exists for Pedro Ximnez. Nose: darker and sweeter than the Lustau Edition, though certainly not light years

Redbreast PX Edition is matured in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks before being finished for 12-22 months in Pedro Ximénez hogsheads seasoned at the Páez Lobato cooperage in Jerez. While the wine itself was produced outside of the sherry triangle, it spent two years in Jerez and can therefore legally be called PX sherry – an exception that only exists for Pedro Ximénez.

Nose: darker and sweeter than the Lustau Edition, though certainly not light years apart. Red berries, jammy blackberries, with toffee and chocolate. Hints of hazelnuts. Also a light citrusy overtone and hints of pot still / European oak spice.

Mouth: sweeter, but apparently spicier than the Lustau Edition as well. There’s an added layer of treacle and caramelized nuts, with candied orange slice. Hints of latte with vanilla syrup. Towards the finish I’m finding more liquorice, sweet malt and light nutmeg. Still a brighter citrus note as well, which means it doesn’t become cloying.

Finish: medium, on caramelized almonds and toffee, with a light hint of mocha.

If you have a sweet tooth, then this offers a nice variation on the Redbreast profile. It adds plenty of richness with toffee, syrupy notes and dried fruits without overdoing it.