Madeira - Sercial (dry)

Reference

Madeira / Portugal

ABV18-20%.
Sub-styles

Tasting Notes

Lemon peel, almond, smoke, caramel, green olive, sea salt, volcanic ash, dried herb. Sercial should taste dry enough to make you salivate — the acidity is fierce, the smoke is gentle, the nut character arrives on the finish.

Brand Guide

Well

Blandy's 5 Year Sercial ($20-28)

Call

Henriques & Henriques 10 Year ($30-40)

Premium

Barbeito 15 Year Sercial ($50-65)

Top Shelf

Blandy's 20 Year Sercial ($70+)

Explore Spirits

The Story

The driest Madeira, sharp enough to cut through rich food and lazy palates.