Broadbent Madeira, “Single Cask 117” Boal

When Jancis Robinson boldly declared that high-quality Madeira “is the world's longest-living wine,” there was no exaggeration involved. We’ve offered one from 1954 and another from 1840, and a few lucky souls in the world have experienced some at auction from the 1700s. While today’s exceedingly limited 1998 Boal is a baby compared to those, that still doesn’t stop it from being one of the world’s most complex and singular wines. Aged for 21 years in a single barrel, this rare liquid gold unleashes a devastatingly profound, rich, and ethereal experience with a finish that refuses to relent.Aged for 21 years in a single barrel, this rare liquid gold unleashes a devastatingly profound, rich, and ethereal experience with a finish that refuses to relent. I understand that’s a lot of high praise, but whenever any discerning collector sees Bartholomew Broadbent’s white stenciling imprinted on these notable 500ML bottles, they can assure a breathtaking wine with the power to make time stand