Brandy - Spanish
ReferenceJerez (Andalusia / Spain), Penedès (Catalonia)
Famous For
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1941 (Suffering Bastard)
Gin and brandy walk into a war zone. Ginger beer brings them home.
A. J.
Two ingredients. Applejack meets grapefruit and nothing else is needed.
After Dinner Cocktail
In an era when cocktails had functional names, this one told you exactly when to drink it — and a hundred years later, the advice still holds.
ABV36-45%
Tasting Notes
Raisins, dried fig, sherry, PX sweetness, vanilla, caramel, walnut, orange peel, toffee. Sherry cask types heavily influence profile. Generally sweeter and rounder than French.
Brand Guide
Well
Fundador ($18-22)
Call
Torres 10, Veterano ($25-32)
Premium
Cardenal Mendoza, Carlos I ($40-55)
Top Shelf
Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real, Gran Duque d'Alba XO ($70+)
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The Story
Sherry-cask-aged grape spirit from Jerez, richer and sweeter than French brandy traditions.