Gran Duque D’alba Solera Gran Reserva Brandy

Gran duque d’alba was first launched in 1945 and named for the great duke of alba fernando alvarez de toledo y pimentel an important historic history responsible for ennobling the house of alba. Today gran duque d’alba is known for exceptional brandies made in the traditional solera method. 40% abv tasting notes: the gold-highlighted mahogany colour and the complexity of the aromas – wine esters with distinctive balsamic notes – remind us of the brandy’s lengthy presence in wood. The palate is medium-dry smooth and full with burnt undertones and hints of vanilla followed by a long pleasing finish. Rating: wine enthusiast 96 points (aug 2008). The sumptuous bouquet smells of old leather old books toasted marshmallow pipe tobacco prune danish dried fruit salted butter and caramel cream. Entry is hugely luscious succulent ripe and sweet; the midpalate is concentrated ripe fruity sherry-like and caramelized. Concludes balanced yet sweetly honeyed. A fat glossy m