Where is Williams & Humbert?

Williams & Humbert is located in Jerez de la Frontera Andalusia Spain.

What does Williams & Humbert produce?

Williams & Humbert produces or represents products such as Brandy de Jerez, Sherry wines (Jerez), Aged rum (double aged), Gins, Liqueurs and cream liqueurs, Vermouth.

Where can I buy products from Williams & Humbert?

You can buy products from Williams & Humbert directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Producer

Williams & Humbert

Q: What raw materials does Williams & Humbert use?

Palomino grapes, Pedro Ximénez grapes, Moscatel grapes

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Williams & Humbert.

Historic producer in the Marco de Jerez (Spain) specialized in Jerez wines, Brandy de Jerez and a range of spirits including rum and gin; known for the criaderas y soleras aging system and for the Dos Maderas brand.

Brandy de Jerez Sherry wines (Jerez) Aged rum (double aged) Gins Liqueurs and cream liqueurs Vermouth

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What to know about Williams & Humbert

Type Producer

Region Jerez de la Frontera , Andalusia , Spain

Founded 1877

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Historic company founded in 1877 based in the Marco de Jerez. Extensive cellars holding tens of thousands of American oak barrels used for aging. Producer of the well-known Dos Maderas rum, characterized by double aging Caribbean → Jerez. Development of agricultura ecológica (organic viticulture) and launch of organic jereces (projects started in 2015). Broad portfolio including sherry, brandy, rum, gin and liqueurs; commercial presence in dozens of countries. Architecturally awarded facilities (National Architecture Prize for the bodega buildings).

Producer range

Producer range Williams & Humbert

Spirit categories

Brandy de Jerez Sherry wines (Jerez) Aged rum (double aged) Gins Liqueurs and cream liqueurs Vermouth

Representative products

Dos Maderas (range of double-aged rums) Don Zoilo (Pedro Ximénez and other expressions) Canasta Cream (cream sherry/liqueur) Gran Duque de Alba (brandy) Dry Sack (sherry) Cubical / Zafiro (gins)

Raw materials

Palomino grapes Pedro Ximénez grapes Moscatel grapes

Casks and ageing vessels

American oak barrels barrels previously used for sherry (e.g. Palo Cortado / Dos Cortados)

Distillation and production

Production method

Use of the traditional Criaderas y Soleras system for aging wines and brandy; for some expressions (e.g. Dos Maderas) a double aging is practiced that combines an initial period in barrels in the Caribbean and a second refinement phase in barrels previously oxidized by Jerez wines.

Ageing

Criaderas y Soleras system for wines and brandy; for the Dos Maderas line: initial aging phase in Caribbean barrels (e.g. 5 years) and subsequent maturation in Jerez in barrels previously used for sherry (e.g. 3 years, solera structures).

Producer history Williams & Humbert

Founded in 1877 by Alexander Williams and Arthur Humbert, Williams & Humbert has a long tradition in producing Jerez wines and brandy. During the 20th century the company participated in the creation of the Denominación de Origen Jerez-Xérès-Sherry; today it is managed by the Medina family and maintains an established international commercial presence.

Production philosophy

A union of tradition and innovation: preserving classic methods of the Marco de Jerez (criaderas y soleras system) while developing innovative projects (e.g. organic viticulture and double-aged products). The focus is on quality, preservation and international export.

Territory

Cellars and facilities are located in the 'triangle' of the Marco de Jerez between Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Andalusia, Spain).