Post #176948 by Rum Numb Davey on Wed, Aug 3, 2005 11:16 AM

Not only does the overproof rum have very distinct flavors so does the sherry. All sherry, excluding cream or PX, is dry. It is a very complex fortified wine indeed.
The nut flavors of Sherry can really compliment a drink exceedingly well.

1. Fino Sherry is bone dry, and taste of Salted Almonds
2. Amontillado Sherry have a hazlenut flavor
3. Oloroso Sherry has notes of walnut

Note: Manzanilla is a type of Fino Sherry is very salty and is meant to be drunk ice-cold.

I would not use Finos in a Tropical Cocktail as the salty attribute could be too much. I certainly would not utilize a pale cream and never a PX! Way to concentrated and charcoal-like. Do however pour some over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream..it'll blow you away how good that it.

The two I would use is Amontillado or Oloroso. The Scots utilize used Oloroso Butts to age single malt whisky. Two examples are Macallan and Glendronach of Sherry aged malts. The also use ex-Bourbon casks for a less sweet nuance. I always use Hartley & Gibson's Oloroso in my TV Fogcutter's and it works perfect.

I suggest Hartley & Gibson, as they are line priced at $9.99 nationwide, and they are fantastic. A bottle in your fridge will last forever. Be careful, Sherry can be addictive...you just may start taking sips for GP.

The Importers website: http://www.jackpoust.com/hartley.htm