Gran Duque d'Alba

Gran Duque de Alba Solera Grand Reserva

  • Brandy de Jerez, 
  • Jerez, 
  • spain

Latest Awards

  • 91 points Gold San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2025 , February 2025
  • 93 points Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition , April 2024
Background

Fine brandy is undergoing an exciting renaissance here in the United States, popping up with increasing frequency on top restaurant spirits lists and starring in some of the most inventive cocktails the mixology world can shake together. This means now is the perfect time to discover one of the most prestigious brandy producers of all, Bodegas Williams & Humbert, and their iconic, solera-aged Brandy de Jerez, Gran Duque de Alba. Founded in 1877 by brothers-in-law Sir Andrew Williams and Arthur Humbert, this historic bodega is located in Jerez de la Frontera, the heart of Sherry country, with vineyards spanning more than 486 hectares / 1,200 acres.

Aging

Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva is one of the most famous and highly rated brandies from this historic region and is aged for over 12 years in the solera system in Sherry-infused oak casks.

Tasting Notes

Light mahogany with gold highlights, Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva has complex aromas of vanilla, baking spices, dried plum, and Sherry. Medium-dry, smooth, and full-bodied, its velvety texture is laced with hints of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and orange. Best served at room temperature and makes for an excellent end to an enjoyable meal.

94
Points

This Brandy de Jerez has a deep brown hue and maple aroma edged with espresso andplum. On the palate, plum leads, followed by fudgy mocha and a sticky-sweet hint of dark chocolatecovered dried cherry, braced up with flickers of maple and cinnamon heat. Overall, the effect is rich, bold and dessert like.

Wine Enthusiast - December 2020

93
Points
Gold

San Francisco World Spirits Competition - April 2024

91
Points
Gold

San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2025 - February 2025

Appellation

Brandy de Jerez

Sizes

750ml

technical details
  • ABV: 40%
  • Closure: Cork
  • Vegan
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Ingredients
  • 1.75 oz Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva
  • 0.5 oz Bauchant Orange Liqueur
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • Sugar (for glass rimming)
  • Garnish: orange peel
Directions
  • Rim a coupe glass with a lemon wedge, dip in sugar, and set aside.
  • Add all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
  • Double strain into the glass and garnish.
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