Brandy de Jerez

Brandy de Jerez is a spirit obtained from spirits and wine distillates. Precisely in the raw material used for distillation, wine, lies one of the basic differences between brandy and other spirits, which are made from barley (Whisky...), beet molasses (Gin, liqueurs...) or sugar cane (Rum...).

Brandy de Jerez differs from other brandies in that it has its own unique organoleptic characteristics due, fundamentally, to three requirements established in its regulations as a Geographical Indication:

Firstly, the requirement that the wine must be aged in American oak casks that have been previously filled with one of the types of sherry wine.

Secondly, the requirement to use the traditional system of criaderas and solera for aging.

Finally, the requirement that its aging must take place exclusively in cellars located in the municipalities of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where its unique weather conditions give Brandy a distinct personality.

Types of brandy de Jerez

Solera Brandy de Jerez

It is the youngest and fruitiest, with a minimum average aging of six months and a volatile component content of more than 150 grams per hectoliter of pure alcohol.

Solera Reserva Brandy de Jerez de Jerez

With an average aging time of at least one year and a total volatile component content of 200 grams per hectoliter of pure alcohol.

Sherry Brandy Solera Gran Reserva

It is the one with the longest aging time. Although the regulations require a minimum average of three years and a total content of volatile components of 250 grams per hectoliter of pure alcohol, these values are usually exceeded.

Forms of consumption

There are countless ways of consuming Brandy de Jerez, from the most traditional to the most modern and avant-garde:

Only

In a balloon or tall stemmed glass of fine crystal. Serve at about 12º.

In cocktails

Such as Brandy Alexander or Old Fashioned, among others.

With ice

Serve with 2 or three ice cubes.

Star pairings

Its pairings are especially recommended with products such as dark chocolate, coffee, cigars or fatty products such as cheese and ham.

You can find out more about Brandy on the following website:

BRANDY DE JEREZ WEBSITE