Bottled 1965, rebottled 1992 and 2000. Similar colour to the Grand Old Boal, more like a Verdelho now, beautifully layered, remarkably refined and smooth, a bit salty, and true searing Sercial acidity on the finish. Has the patina of ancient Sercial, great finesse.
Bottled 1927, rebottled in 1955, 1975 and 2000. Quite light for an old Boal; beautifully soft, rich and rounded, medium-sweet, velvety texture, calm and typical flavour of caramel and vanilla; concentrated, incredibly long finish of black treacle. Classic and impressive.
Bottled 1927, rebottled 1957, 1975 and 2000. Slightly deeper colour than the Grand Old Boal; very deep aromas, very powerful, perhaps slightly less typicity than the Grand Old; very concentrated, wonderful balancing acidity; amazing length, like Grande Champagn cognac.
Bottled 1964, rebottled 2000. The deepest colour of the heavenly quartet; very complex and rich, nuts and caramel, ethereal topnotes, layered; wonderfully structured, excellent acidity, never too sweet; beautiful balance, less woody than very old Barbeito's. Perfection.
NV Henriques & Henriques Madeira Reserva Sercial HH 97 Points
Portugal, Madeira
Bottled 1965, rebottled 1992 and 2000. Similar colour to the Grand Old Boal, more like a Verdelho now, beautifully layered, remarkably refined and smooth, a bit salty, and true searing Sercial acidity on the finish. Has the patina of ancient Sercial, great finesse.
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NV Henriques & Henriques Madeira Grand Old Boal Reserva 98 Points
Portugal, Madeira
Bottled 1927, rebottled in 1955, 1975 and 2000. Quite light for an old Boal; beautifully soft, rich and rounded, medium-sweet, velvety texture, calm and typical flavour of caramel and vanilla; concentrated, incredibly long finish of black treacle. Classic and impressive.
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NV Henriques & Henriques Madeira Boal W.S. Boal 98 Points
Portugal, Madeira
Bottled 1927, rebottled 1957, 1975 and 2000. Slightly deeper colour than the Grand Old Boal; very deep aromas, very powerful, perhaps slightly less typicity than the Grand Old; very concentrated, wonderful balancing acidity; amazing length, like Grande Champagn cognac.
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NV Henriques & Henriques Madeira Malvasia Reserva 98 Points
Portugal, Madeira
Bottled 1964, rebottled 2000. The deepest colour of the heavenly quartet; very complex and rich, nuts and caramel, ethereal topnotes, layered; wonderfully structured, excellent acidity, never too sweet; beautiful balance, less woody than very old Barbeito's. Perfection.
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