Harveys V.O.R.S. (meaning'Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum', but often expressed in English as'Very Old Rare Sherries') are a series of Sherries that are certified by the Consejo Regulador de la Denominacion de Origin to be more than 30 years of age. When you consider how much a 30-year-old Scotch would cost, or the fact that an X.O. Cognac might only be six years of age, it becomes obvious that these Sherries offer remarkable value for money. Although wonderful all year round, we particularly love sipping them over the Christmas season, and they make a wonderful 30th anniversary presents or a cheeky gift for that'very old rare'person in your life! The 30 Year Old V.O.R.S. Pedro Ximénez Sherry was drawn from a solera founded in 1919, and it tastes like liquid Christmas. Awarded a Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2016, it's sticky, dark and decadent. Expect notes of juicy raisins, black treacle, liquorice, sultanas, prunes and Christmas pudding. Speaking of which, we love this served chilled alongside mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake or Yule log. But like puppies, it's not just for the holiday season. It also pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, pecan pie, treacle tart, crème brûlée, gooey brownies and salted caramel, or it can be drizzled over vanilla ice cream and scattered with raisins for a simple and satisfying pudding. Harveys is a global icon of Sherry. The world-famous company was established on Denmark Street in Bristol in 1796 by the merchant William Perry. During the 19th Century, it became one of the largest importers of fortified wine from the Bay of Cadiz to the port in the West Country. In 1882, John Harvey II and his brother Edward, created Harveys Bristol Cream using a meticulous blend of Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado and Pedro Ximénez maturedin American oak casks using the traditional system of soleras and criaderas. A legend was born, and the company hasn't stopped innovating or seeking out the best vineyards and bodegas in Spain's Jerez region since. Today, their Sherry is crafted by the super-experienced Manuel José Valcárcel, who has been the Harveys Master Blender for more than two decades.£10 per 100.00ml