The Whistler 16 year old El Misterioso Palo Cortado Sherry Finish, 46%

A real must-try for sherry scholars, this has notes of fresh fig, dried autumn leaves, browned butter, bitter almonds, green olive tapenade, and a stimulating minerality that readies the palate. The initial juicy orange flavor dissipates to peel notes, lime, and grapefruit, with salted caramel, spice, honey, and red apple layering on more sherry notes with dried apricot and creamy condensed milk, then a marzipan and sweet cherry finish.