Raw materials
Palomino grapes
Airén grapes
wine distillates (holandas)
Brand
Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert
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.
Brandy from Jerez
Aged brandy
Premium spirits
Spanish brand
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
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
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).
Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert
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Brandy 1877 - Invecchiato 3 Anni 70cl - Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & Humbert
25,03 €
21,30 €
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Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba XO - Invecchiato 18 Anni 70cl Boxed - Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & HHumbert
80,42 €
63,90 €
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Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Oro - Invecchiato 25 Anni 70cl Boxed - Brandy Gran Duque d'Alba Williams & Humbert
207,16 €
162,72 €
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