Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Oloroso Sherry 30 Year Old 375mL

• Matusalem is made by González Byass, a historic sherry bodega in Jerez, Spain.
• It’s an Oloroso-based sherry: the base wine is from the Palomino grape, which is fortified, then aged oxidatively (no flor yeast).
• The wine is sweetened by blending with a portion of wine from the Pedro Ximénez grape (≈ 25%), giving it richness and sweetness.
• Age: The bottling is from the “VORS / 30-year-old solera” category — meaning the average age (across the solera system) is at least 30 years.
• Alcohol by volume: ≈ 20.5% ABV.

Tasting Note

Because of its long aging, mix of Oloroso + PX, and solera blending, Matusalem has a richly complex profile. Common tasting-note themes from reviewers and the producer:

Aroma & Color

• Intense mahogany / deep amber color.
• Rich dried-fruit nose: raisins, figs, prunes; sometimes mixed with candied orange peel, dried citrus peel.
• Additional layers: spice, coffee / mocha / dark-chocolate, leather / mature wood / oak, and sometimes a subtle “rancio” / nutty-walnut or hazelnut / praline-like character.

Palate & Finish

• On the palate: rich, velvety, full-bodied — a mix of sweetness (from the PX) and structured dryness / complexity (from the Oloroso base + oak).
• Flavors: dried fruit (figs, raisins, dates), coffee, toffee / molasses, dark chocolate, maybe a hint of spice or leather.
• Finish: long and smooth, with a bittersweet balance — sweetness from the PX-blend, tannic grip from the oak.