Vinous

• By Antonio Galloni
  Spirits: The Tip of the Iceberg (Dec 2022), 12/1/2022 (link)

  (NV The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Madeira Boston Bual Special Reserve Fortified/spirits) Subscribe to see review text.

View From the Cellar

• By John Gilman
  Jan/Feb 2014, Issue #49, Madeira- Timeless Island Wines From Just This Side of Paradise

  (NV Rare Wine Company “Boston Bual” Madeira (2009 Release)) Subscribe to see review text.

Vinous

• By Josh Raynolds
  June 2011 (link)

  (NV The Rare Wine Company Historic Series Boston Bual Madeira) Subscribe to see review text.

For The Love of Port

• By Roy Hersh
  Issue #49, 1/28/2010

  (NV Rare Wine Company Historic Series Boston Bual Madeira) Subscribe to see review text.

• By Roy Hersh
  June 2008, Issue #32

  (NV Rare Wine Company’s Bual Madeira Historic Series Boston) Subscribe to see review text.

RJonWine.com

• By Richard Jennings
  12/5/2016 (link) 90 points

  (NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Boston Bual Special Reserve) Light medium brown color with ruby lights; black fig, sweet coffee, toffee, prune nose; sweet coffee, toffee, ripe fig palate with some balancing acidity; medium-plus finish 90+ points

• By Richard Jennings
  6/12/2012 (link) 91 points

  (NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Boston Bual Special Reserve) Dark tawny orange color with pale meniscus; lovely, praline, light date, honeyed nose; tasty, tart orange, praline, tart marmalade palate; long finish

• By Richard Jennings
  10/11/2011 (link) 91 points

  (NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Boston Bual Special Reserve) Medium brown amber color with ruby lights and pale yellow meniscus; sweet, nutty, fruitcake, baked fig, maple syrup nose; tasty, silky textured, poised, coffee, dried fig, almond, light salt palate with medium acidity; long finish (made with old stocks of Tinta Negra aged over 50 years)

Sommelier Journal

• By Roy Hersh
  June 2008 (link)

  (NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Boston Bual Special Reserve) This Bual emulates some of the finest qualities of vintage Madeira at an exceptional price. Light amber-tawny color. Complex, compelling nose of dried fig, walnut, maple syrup, mahogany, and a hint of bouillon cube. Medium in weight at first, it develops greater heft after standing open for a few days, offering a rich, sumptuous mouthfeel. The sweetness is balanced, and the finish is defined by a smooth, enjoyable liquid caramel element. This elegant Madeira is made for sipping slowly, offering distinct dried-apricot, candied orange-peel, and nutty nuances, along with zippy acidity for pairing with a diversity of dessert items. Fit to Be Fortified