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Brandy Solera Gran Reserva Finest Selection, Bodegas Lustau
Profound, luxurious and endlessly smooth, Lustau Brandy Solera Gran Reserva Finest Selection is the pinnacle of the house’s artistry, a spirit shaped by time, oak, and generations of expertise. Deep mahogany with golden glints, it opens with sumptuous aromas of dried plum, raisin, and milk chocolate, laced with hints of vanilla, old oak and polished leather. The palate is velvety and expansive with rich flavours of burnt caramel, roasted nuts, and cocoa that glide effortlessly across the tongue, balanced by subtle notes of black pepper and liquorice that add complexity and lift. The finish is long, warm and refined, echoing with sweet spice and Sherry-soaked fruit. An exceptional brandy that wears its age with effortless grace.
For when: only something rare and resonant will do.
Pairs with: dark chocolate, cured cheeses, roasted hazelnuts or fine cigars.
If this spirit were a sound, it’d be a deep jazz note, slow, rich, and endlessly smooth.
Aged for 15 years in a secret blend of American oak casks that once held Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherries, some of which are seasoned for up to 50 years, this brandy captures the essence of Jerez’s solera heritage. The Oloroso casks lend dry nuttiness and structure, while the PX barrels contribute richness, sweetness and plush texture, uniting in perfect harmony.
At 40% ABV, Lustau’s Finest Selection represents the apex of their brandy craft, a symphony of warmth, wood, and time. Sip it neat and unhurried, and let its layers unfold; an exquisite spirit that bridges Sherry’s soul and brandy’s elegance in one golden, lingering moment.