Where is Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert?

Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert is located in Jerez de la Frontera Andalusia Spain.

What does Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert produce?

Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert produces or represents products such as Brandy from Jerez, Aged brandy, Premium spirits, Spanish brand.

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Brand

Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert

Q: What raw materials does Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert use?

Palomino grapes, Airén grapes, wine distillates (holandas)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert.

Gran Duque de Alba is the flagship brandy of Bodegas Williams & Humbert (Jerez de la Frontera). It is a Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva obtained from wine distillates (holandas) and aged using the criaderas and soleras system in American oak barrels previously seasoned with Jerez wines.

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What to know about Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert

Type Brand

Region Jerez de la Frontera , Andalusia , Spain

Founded 1877

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Solera Gran Reserva typical of the Marco de Jerez Produced by Bodegas Williams & Humbert (Jerez de la Frontera) Declared grapes: Palomino and Airén (in the higher expressions) Notable versions: commemorative 1877 bottle (3 years), XO (blend with PX-finished casks, ~15 years), Oro (25 years, casks that held Palo Cortado) Gran Duque de Alba Oro included in the Top 100 Spirits 2021 (Ultimate Spirits Challenge)

Producer range

Producer range Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert

Spirit categories

Brandy from Jerez Aged brandy Premium spirits Spanish brand

Representative products

Brandy 1877 - Aged 3 Years 70cl - Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & Humbert Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Oro - Aged 25 Years 70cl Boxed - Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & Humbert Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba XO - Aged 15 Years 70cl Boxed - Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & Humbert

Raw materials

Palomino grapes Airén grapes wine distillates (holandas)

Casks and ageing vessels

American oak barrels previously seasoned with Pedro Ximénez American oak barrels previously seasoned with Palo Cortado American oak barrels

Distillation and production

Production method

Produced from wine distillates (holandas). Aged in the traditional criaderas and soleras system; matured in American oak barrels that previously held Jerez wines (e.g. Pedro Ximénez, Palo Cortado).

Distillation

Distillates from wines (holandas).

Ageing

Criaderas and solera system; ageing in American oak barrels previously seasoned with Jerez wines (e.g. Pedro Ximénez, Palo Cortado).

Producer history Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert

The Gran Duque de Alba range was launched by Williams & Humbert as an expression of Brandy de Jerez. Founded in 1877, Williams & Humbert has established its tradition in the Marco de Jerez, producing a portfolio that includes base expressions and aged cuvées such as XO and Oro; the brand name reflects the historical connection with the Alba family.

Production philosophy

To highlight the heritage of the Marco de Jerez through traditional practices: selection of wine distillates, extended ageing in the criaderas and solera system, and maturation in American oak casks previously seasoned with fortified Jerez wines to add aromatic complexity and depth.

Territory

Jerez de la Frontera (Marco de Jerez), province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.

Awards and recognitions

Gran Duque de Alba Oro: Top 100 Spirits 2021 (Ultimate Spirits Challenge).