This isn’t just wine—it’s history in a bottle. Blandy’s 1907 Bual is over a century old, and somehow still alive, kicking, and ready to blow your mind. Made when horse-drawn carriages were still a thing, this wine has spent most of its life chilling in cask, slowly concentrating into something rich, complex, and totally unforgettable.
Bual is the middle child of Madeira styles—not as dry as Sercial, not as sweet as Malmsey—which means you get the best of both worlds: caramelized richness and zippy acidity. This one’s got layers for days: burnt orange, walnut, dried fig, salty toffee, old wood, spice box—you name it. And the balance? Unreal. Every sip hums with energy, like it’s been storing up flavor for 100+ years and finally decided to let it all out.
This bottle is perfect for celebrations, deep conversations, or just the joy of tasting something that’s older than your grandparents and still totally delicious. Serve it slightly cool, sip it slowly, and prepare to nerd out.
