Score

93
GOOD
Pedro Ximénez

Drink window

2026–2031

Pedro Ximénez  · VOS  ·  Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Pedro Ximénez El Candado

Vintage NV
Average age 8–9 years
Alcohol 17%
Grape 100% Pedro Ximénez
Classification VOS
Ageing Oxidative
Sweetness Very sweet
Sugar Sweet style; exact residual sugar not disclosed
Bottling Filtered
Format 75cl
Price Mid-range (£28.25, 75cl, thewhiskyexchange.com, June 2026)
Appellation Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

TASTING NOTE

El Candado is Valdespino’s classic Pedro Ximénez, a sweet oxidative Sherry presented under one of the house’s most recognisable labels. The current technical profile records 100% Pedro Ximénez, around 10 years of oxidative ageing, 17% alcohol and a 75cl format.

Dark mahogany, with pronounced aromas of dried fruits, raisins, toffee, dark chocolate, coffee and spice. Full and luscious on the palate, it is smooth, sweet and velvety, with a sumptuous texture and a lingering finish.

STYLE Pedro Ximénez
CLASSIFICATION VOS
APPELLATION Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
GRAPE 100% Pedro Ximénez
AGEING Oxidative
BOTTLING Filtered
SCORE 93 / 100