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Gran Duque d'Alba Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez

Name: Gran Duque d'Alba Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
Brand: Gran Duque d'Alba
SKU: 05594
Price: 48.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 05594 750mL

Gran Duque is the boldest of Spain's great Brandies de Jerez. It possesses all of the richness and smoothness you'd expect from a Gran Reserva, but also has a powerfully spicy side that puts it in a class by itself.

$48.96/ Single Bottle

$293.76/ Case of 6

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ABV

40.00%

Country

Spain

Producer

Gran Duque d'Alba

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Staff Pick Notes

I absolutely adore Spanish Brandy and this one is a real gem ! Coming from the UK I was lucky enough and near enough to spend many a vacation traveling around Spain. This became my favorite after meal tipple! So how excited was I to see it on the shelves of Astor? It's extraordinary characteristics are the result of careful selection of all the raw materials used. Then distilled using the Solera method and at least three years in Oloroso sherry casks. The nose is a heavenly blend of toffee, ripe fruit and a hint of coffee. The palate opens up to a delicious array of candied fruit, raisin, caramel and vanilla pod. Sounds amazing doesn't it! Enjoy.

- SW

Glossary

Spain

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