Zuidam Korenwijn 7YO Pedro Ximénez (38%)

Grain eau de vie (malt wine) is distilled from equal parts Rye, Corn and Malted Barley. The corn gives a rich sweetness, the rye gives spicy notes and the malted barley provides the backbone. The new distillate is distilled four times in a small pot still. Then the distillate is partially distilled a fifth time with carefully selected herbs such as juniper, licorice root and anise seed. Finally, the malt wine is added together with the other ingredients and the alcohol content is reduced to 45% for aging in small wooden barrels.

Tasting notes:
Scent: Rich and balanced with upfront notes of chocolate and orange. Followed by honey and the spiciness of marjoram, bay leaf and licorice. Later, the spiciness disappears a bit and the Citrus and Chocolate develop even more.
Flavor: Rich and full-bodied. Orange and the rich typical notes of PX-Sherry such as honey licorice, sultanas and chocolate.
Finish: Very long with fine chocolate and orange notes.