Brand

Gran Duque D'Alba

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Spanish brand of Brandy de Jerez known for its Solera Gran Reserva range and variants (XO, Oro, ICE and a brandy-based cream). Produced by Williams & Humbert, it is characterised by ageing in the criaderas y soleras system and the use of American oak casks previously seasoned with Jerez wines.
Brandy de Jerez Brandy Solera Gran Reserva Brandy XO Brandy cream Brand
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Producer range

Producer range Gran Duque D'Alba

Spirit categories

Brandy de Jerez Brandy Solera Gran Reserva Brandy XO Brandy cream Brand

Representative products

Brandy Gran Duque D'Alba 70cl Gran Duque de Alba XO Gran Duque de Alba Oro Gran Duque de Alba ICE Crema de Alba

Raw materials

Palomino Airén

Casks and ageing vessels

American oak seasoned with Oloroso American oak casks previously used for Pedro Ximénez (for some XO variants)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Distillation in pot stills to obtain holandas (eau-de-vie), followed by ageing using the criaderas and soleras system. The casks used are generally American oak previously seasoned with Jerez wines (Oloroso and, for some variants, Pedro Ximénez).

Distillation

Distillation in pot stills; extraction of the holandas with a short distillation around 65º as indicated by the producer.

Ageing

Traditional criaderas y soleras system, with gradual transfers between criaderas down to the main solera; ageing in American oak casks previously used for Jerez wines (e.g. Oloroso).

Producer history Gran Duque D'Alba

The Gran Duque de Alba brand was launched in 1945 and takes its name from the noble Alba family; it is part of Williams & Humbert's collections, a historic company of the Marco de Jerez. Over time the line expanded to include XO, Oro, ICE and a brandy-based cream.

Production philosophy

A pursuit of balance between Jerez tradition and modern accessibility: to enhance wine distillates through careful selection of base wines, slow solera ageing and a presentation suited both to traditional consumption and to use in cocktails and mixology.

Territory

Marco de Jerez (Andalusia), specifically the facilities and soleras managed by Williams & Humbert. Production and ageing are tied to the microclimate and traditions of Jerez de la Frontera.

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