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Brandy Solera Gran Reserva, Bodegas Lustau
Deep, smooth and quietly opulent, Lustau Brandy Solera Gran Reserva is the embodiment of patience and precision, a brandy aged to perfection in the shadow of centuries-old Oloroso casks. Mahogany with flashes of old gold, it opens with rich, mature aromas of tobacco leaf, roasted coffee and walnut, framed by subtle notes of polished oak and dried fruit. The palate is full and velvety, unfolding in waves of nougat, dark chocolate and toffee, with a beautifully dry, toasted finish that lingers long and warm. It’s a brandy of remarkable depth and composure, powerful, elegant, and utterly seamless.
For when: the night slows down and the fire burns low.
Pairs with: dark chocolate, roasted almonds, cured cheeses or a contemplative silence.
If this spirit were a fabric, it’d be aged leather and silk — smooth, supple, and unmistakably refined.
Aged for over 10 years in American oak casks that previously held Oloroso Sherry, this exceptional brandy gains its warmth and complexity through the traditional Solera system, where time and wood work in perfect harmony. The influence of Oloroso imbues it with signature notes of nut, spice and gentle oxidation, giving the spirit its dry yet mellow sophistication.
At 40% ABV, Lustau’s Solera Gran Reserva captures the essence of Jerez in its purest form, a slow-crafted brandy of distinction, balance and quiet authority. Sip it neat at room temperature to appreciate its layered, Sherry-kissed depth, the taste of oak, time and southern Spanish soul.