Soberano 12 Gran Reserva Brandy 700ml 38% Spain
🥃 Soberano 12 Gran Reserva Brandy Sherry Cask Gran Reserva is a Spanish brandy from González Byass, presented in a 700 ml bottle at 38% alcohol by volume. Its amber colour, rounded bottle and black-and-gold design are accompanied by a matching gold gift carton. This is the 38% expression, distinct from the different strengths available in other markets.
🇪🇸 Soberano 12 Gran Reserva Brandy matures in the San Gabriel cellar at González Byass. There, the spirit develops in sherry casks through the traditional criaderas and solera system. This is a method of progressive blending and maturation, rather than the production of a single-vintage spirit. Sherry-seasoned wood is central to the identity of this expression. The number 12 is retained as its product name; it should not be read here as a guarantee that every component of this particular bottle has spent a minimum of twelve years in wood.
🌰 Expect a mature, rounded aromatic profile built around oak, caramel, walnut-like notes and balsamic nuances. A warm palate leads into a subtle, velvety finish. These tasting descriptions refer to sensory impressions, not to a declaration that nuts or caramel have been added as ingredients. The brandy's colour and texture make it a distinctive contrast to lighter, unaged grape spirits.
🏅 The 700 ml, 38% Soberano 12 Gran Reserva Brandy expression received a Silver medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2023. This is a dated competition result, not a claim about every bottling or a newer award. For serving, try a modest measure neat in a tulip-shaped glass, then add a little ice if preferred. Dark chocolate, nut-based pastries or aged cheese are suggested pairings. Keep the bottle upright, tightly closed and protected from direct sunlight. Enjoy responsibly.
🔎 Key Details
- 🏷️ Brand: Soberano
- 🥃 Expression: 12 Sherry Cask Gran Reserva
- 🍇 Type: Spanish brandy
- 🏭 Producer: González Byass
- 🌍 Country: Spain
- 📍 Maturation location: Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia
- 🏛️ Cellar: San Gabriel
- 🍾 Volume: 700 ml
- 💪 Alcohol: 38% ABV
- 🛢️ Maturation: Traditional criaderas and solera in sherry casks
- 🔢 Age wording: 12 is the expression name; no universal minimum-age claim
- 🎨 Colour: Amber
- 👃 Aroma: Oak, caramel, walnut-like and balsamic notes
- 👅 Palate: Warm, rounded and velvety
- ✨ Finish: Subtle and velvety
- 🏅 Verified award: IWSC 2023 Silver, 700 ml / 38% entry
- 🎁 Packaging: Glass bottle with gold gift carton
- 🥂 Serving suggestion: Neat or over ice
- 🍫 Pairing suggestions: Dark chocolate, nut pastries, aged cheese
- ☀️ Storage advice: Upright, tightly closed, away from sunlight
- 🔖 Barcode / SKU: 8410023034005
