Dry Sack Medium

In the glass

Aroma: dried apricot, light caramel, toasted almonds, raisin

Palate: sweet orange peel, almond toffee, gentle spice, dried fruit

A classic medium sherry, the style that made Williams & Humbert famous. Off-dry with dried apricot, almond toffee and gentle spice from a blend of Amontillado, Oloroso and PX soleras.

What it pairs with

• Tapas selection (cheese, olives, ham)
  The off-dry medium style is versatile across salty-and-savoury Spanish tapas.
• Fruit cake or Christmas pudding
  A traditional English pairing; the warm spice and dried fruit match festive baking.
• Pâté and crusty bread
  The mild sweetness and oxidative complexity complement meat-based pâtés.

History

Dry Sack was created in 1906 by Williams & Humbert to satisfy demand for a medium-style sherry in the British market. The name is a deliberate play on dry sherry (suggesting dryness while actually being medium sweet) and the traditional Spanish term 'saca' (drawn off from the solera). It became one of the widely distributed sherries in the UK through the mid-20th century.

1. 1906 — Dry Sack Medium created by Williams & Humbert for the UK market
2. 1960 — Dry Sack establishes Williams & Humbert as a major UK sherry brand

Facts

Producer

Williams & Humbert

Grapes

Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel de Alejandría

Classification

DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Oak

American oak butts; blend of Amontillado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez soleras; average 4-8 years

ABV

19.0%

Price

€10-18 at retail

Drinking window

0-5 from bottling

First vintage

1906

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