Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva

Description: The pale green bottle of Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva has an unusual, voluptuous shape. On the center of the ... more

Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva ... label, circled in gold, is a portrait of the famous Duke of Alba, Don Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Grand Duke of the Regiment of Flanders. Mahogany color with gold highlights. Complex bouquet of oak, prune and sherry. Velvety texture with flavors of caramel, chocolate and orange, with a long finish.

Newest Review: ... "Solera" system of aging Spanish Brandies involves maturing the spirit in oak barrels that held sweet Sherry the ... more

... previous year. Gran Duque De Alba, for me, is the best exponent of this brilliant idea. Smooth, yet biting in the mouth, this is best drunk with a hot black coffee after dinner. If you have a handy Romeo and Juliet cigar, you will want for no more. Great stuff, I'm enjoying a glass as I write....more

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Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva: Love it! (78 words)
by Don Felipe de Twickenham - written on 02/01/07
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The "Solera" system of aging Spanish Brandies involves maturing the spirit in oak barrels that held sweet Sherry the previous year. Gran Duque De Alba, for me, is the best exponent of this brilliant idea. Smooth, yet biting in the mouth, this is best drunk with a hot black coffee after dinner. If you have a handy Romeo and Juliet cigar, you will want for no more. Great stuff, I'm enjoying a glass as I ... Read the complete review