Gran Duque D Alba Blue Extra Old Label

Gran Duque DAlba was first launched in 1945 and named for the Great Duke of Alba, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel. A rich, super premium Brandy de Jerez aged for an average of 18 years through the traditional Solera system in sherry-infused American oak casks. Old mahogany with ebony highlights. Serve in a brandy snifter neat or over ice. Excellent for special occasions. Maple aromas with a palate of vanilla, dried cherry and plum. Lavishly complex with a long velvety, and lingering finish.

Alcohol percentage: 40

Tasting Notes

Bodegas Williams & Humbert founded in 1877 by brothers-in-law Sir Andrew Williams and Arthur Humbert has been considered one of the world’s most prestigious wine and spirits producers for more than 140 years. Located in Jerez de la Frontera, in the heart of sherry production, with vineyards spanning more than 1200 acres. Bodegas Williams & Humbert has utilized the solera system of aging, not only their sherries, but also in aging one of the oldest and most refined Brandy de Jerez lines, Gran Duque D’Alba .Gran Duque D’Alba is named for Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, the Grand Duke of Alba. First bottled in 1945, Gran Duque D’Alba is made from juice of Palomino and Airen grapes that are fermented and then distilled in pot stills. After distillation the spirit is aged utilizing the traditional solera method creating three marques.Gran Duque D’Alba XO is a combination of the oldest brandy, as well as the Gran Reserva aged for 18 years.