Fortified Wines
Sherry
- Fortified Wine
- 18.5% ABV
- 7 drinks
What is Sherry?
Sherry is a Spanish protected-origin liqueur wine from the area around Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, made in dry, naturally sweet and sweetened styles.
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You enjoy nutty, oxidative complexity — great as aperitif or with tapas.
Skip if…
- ✗You prefer lighter, fruit-forward or neutral drinks.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What does Sherry taste like?
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
Sherry profile
Best used for: aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks, stirred cocktails, aperitifs
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 39
- Sugar
- 0.6g
- Carbs
- 2.4g
Per 100ml — 130 kcal · 2g sugar · 8g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.