Lustau, Emperatriz Eugenia Rare Oloroso Gran Reserva Sherry, NV (500ml) Skurnik Champagne 2025 and beautifully made

and beautifully made

thanks to the superb quality of the citrus peels and juniper they use — the peels are fresh

This is a perpetual reserve with wines going back to 1970

the distillery has embraced contemporary craft production while honoring Irish whiskey tradition

Lustau, Emperatriz Eugenia Rare Oloroso Gran Reserva Sherry, NV (500ml) Skurnik Champagne 2025 and beautifully madeIf there was an over arching house style of Lustau, I would describe it as "silky" and this wine captures that essence completely. The texture here is seamless, smooth, and fluid without lacking freshness. Typical Oloroso notes of chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, spiced almonds, smoke, sun kissed figs, orange slices, with a toasty wood and caramel finish (though not sweet at all), ooze out of the glass and flow across your palate. Emilio Lustau started