Highly prized, this brandy is produced in the area of ​​La Palma del Condado in the province of Huelva las Bodegas Rubio with limited annual production. History tells us that, in 1893, some abandoned barrels that had been reserved for the Duke of Montpensier containing a peculiar aged brandy were found. Amber, very aromatic, offering great balance and softness to the palate. In addition, Luis Felipe brandy earned a silver medal in the international “World Spirits Selection 2012” competition held in Canada. It costs € 80. LUIS FELIPE was born in southern Spain, in Andalusia, surrounded by natural landscapes of unmatched beauty, between the marshes of the Guadalquivir, the beaches of the Costa de la Luz and the Sierra de Huelva. Barbadillo, is a century-old winery located in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It has produced this brandy solera gran reserva for over 20 years which is sold in blown glass decanter which is numbered and signed by the person responsible for their production. One of the highlights is its intense amber-mahogany golden and warm colour, dry and well balanced in the mouth, with a long after-taste. D. O. Brandy de Jerez. It costs € 50. Make sure you try it! Apart from its quality, this brandy from Bodegas Osborne has a peculiarity closely linked to art: this white porcelain bottle was designed in 1964 by international artist, Salvador Dalí (hence its name). This brandy is aged for more than ten years in El Puerto de Santa María, and is soft, smooth and velvety in the mouth, with a complex and intense finish. Its dark mahogany colour is characteristic. D. O. Brandy de Jerez. It costs € 60. Another curiosity of these wineries is that bulls, which, at the time, advertised the brand, are currently the symbol of Spain on all roads.

The legend of LUIS FELIPE begins in 1893, with the discovery in a winery in La Palma del Condado, of some oak barrels that contained an aged brandy different from anything known until then. The barrels were marked with the mention: Luis Felipe, since they had been reserved for the Duke of Montpensier, son of the King of France Luis Felipe I, who had resided in the Palace of San Telmo, until 1890. Luis Felipe, has been aged for more than a century, through the traditional process of "soleras" and "criaderas" in American oak casks, arranged in "cachones", one on top of the other.The oldest distillate is found in the boots closest to the ground, called “soleras”, from which small quantities are extracted for bottling, without emptying them completely. Since its discovery more than a century ago, LUIS FELIPE brandy has maintained its magnificent range of excellence thanks to artisan breeding and very limited production. The oldest distillate is located in the boots that are closest to the ground, which is why they are called “soleras”, from which the quantities are extracted for bottling, without actually emptying them completely. The content is replenished with younger distillate, from the higher-level boots, called “criaderas,” in which they have remained for years. Luis Felipe was born in Andalusia, surrounded by natural landscapes, the Guadalquivir marshes, the beaches of the Costa de la Luz and the Sierra de Huelva. Bodegas Rubio, is based in La Palma del Condado, a region that has an exceptional tradition in the production and trade of wine and spirits. La Palma del Condado, has a rich cultural and architectural heritage, highlighting the stately houses, Mudejar hermitages, Baroque churches and squares with beautiful and characteristic palm trees.

The origin of brandy is the use of low-quality wines that were used as “burned wine” and sent to Holland after being burned. This is where the name given to the distilled wine used in the production of brandy there: holandas. This spirit does not exceed 70% proof and is transparent. The ageing process in oak barrels gives it its characteristic colour. Contrary to what many may think, Brandy is not a Spanish version of cognac. Those almost forgotten barrels were marked with the mention LUIS FELIPE for having been reserved for Don Antonio de Orleans, Duke of Montpensier and son of the King of France Luis Felipe I, who lived in the Seville palace of San Telmo until 1890. The legend of LUIS FELIPE begins in 1893 with the discovery in an isolated corner of a winery in La Palma del Condado of oak barrels containing an aged brandy different from anything known up to then. This Royal Charter has an average age of 30 years and is presented in numbered and screen printed bottles. Coming from the Cardinal Mendoza’s brandy reserve, in 1981, he created the winery Sánchez Romate. Each sip retains all the character and sweetness of the Pedro Ximénez grape with perfectly integrated alcohol. D. O. Brandy de Jerez. It costs € 65. Andalucia is a fertile land that produces magnificent crops and products. From this incomparable location come Andalucian brandies, many of which are safeguarded by designations of origin that ensure the quality of their materials and craftsmanship. In southern Spain, there are two in particular, the Designations of Origin “Jerez-Xérès-Sherry” y “Manzanilla – Sanlúcar de Barrameda”.

On the contrary, Spanish brandy is the older liquor. It is served alone in a fine crystal ball glass, sometimes with ice, creating a pleasant after-dinner chat with current conversation topics. However, consumption of brandy in other, less conventional ways is now becoming more popular, such as mixing it with sparkling drinks, with juices or creating other beverages such as creams with about 15-18% alcohol. It is also used in traditional cuisine, mainly flambéed with meat for making sauces. A real treat for brandy lovers. The Navazos team has become famous for selecting the best fortified wines, choosing example from various wineries in Jerez. It has now introduced this outstanding brandy, aged in fine casks from the Jerez winery Rey Fernando de Castilla. Finesse and complexity, depth and elegance are its characteristic features. D. O. Brandy de Jerez. It costs about € 95. LUIS FELIPE ages through the traditional process of “soleras” and “criaderas” in American oak boots arranged in “cachones” or “andanas”, one on top of the other. Carlos I Imperial, Solera Gran Reserva, is a brandy from Jerez produced with holandas coming from wines previously subjected to quality control in the distillation process. After this, it is aged for more than 15 years in American oak barrels which contained sherry for years. The system of criaderas and soleras used for ageing gives rise to an amber-coloured intense fine brandy with many nuances. It costs about 50 €. If you are travelling through the province of Cádiz, make sure you take one as a souvenir for use on any special occasion.

This is a wonderful brandy solera gran reserva, aged at least 20 years following the traditional American oak cask method with a very old short pole in the Bodegas Williams & Humbert. This brandy has a limited production as its annual production is limited to 5,000 bottles numbered and controlled by the Regulatory Council of the D.O. Jerez. It costs € 130. So make sure you grab a bottle of Gran Duque de Alba Oro.The best and most famous brandy made in Málaga. It is a limited brandy produced initially by the Larios wineries in Málaga which have over 100 years of tradition behind them, and they offer a very harmonious, smooth and balanced product. The key to their quality is the choice of casks, the distillation process and the holanda ageing in American oak casks for over eleven years. Its price is set above 45 €. Endowed with a remarkable density of color and aromas, in addition to a soft flare favored by the passage of time. Who discovered it, a winemaker seasoned in winemaking and a good taster, said in amazement that he had never tasted anything like it with exceptional qualities that distinguished it from everything known then, whether it was made in France or Jerez.