Amrut Intermediate Sherry

ABV: 57.1%.

COLOUR: Red copper with hints of orange.

NOSE: An abundance of sherry notes mixed with spice, raw oak and overripe plums and figs. The nose is reminiscent of sawdust and an old book being opened. Faint hints of vanilla intertwine with traces of condensed milk with faints hints of vanilla and plump raisins.

Zee described the nose as a perfect balance between sherry and wood. The addition of water released some floral notes and removed the overt woody and must notes.

PALATE: The Amrut has sweetness mixed with loads of spice. Cloves, nutmeg and pepper come to mind. It’s very woody on the palette with a whiff of mineral spirits. Without water, it has a bit of an alcohol bite.

The whole combination seems a bit raw – as though it should have been aged more to get some of the sharper edges out. The addition of water certainly adds smoothness. After water, there are more fruity and flowery notes but also more spice.

FINISH: Medium length with lots of spicy notes, bitter citrus with an overlay of wet wood.