Winner of Gold Medal 'Best in Class' International Wine & Spirit Competition 2006 (Pedro Domecq Carlos I Imperial). Now in a new presentation box..

Distilled from the Trebbiano grape; the secrets of distilling this brandy were closely guarded by the descendants of the Medicis until they were passed on to the master distiller, the French Jean Bouton, whose family formed the first great Italian distilling company in 1820.

Today it is part of the Leading Italian independent spirits Company, having in its portfolio Vecchia Romagna and Amaro Montenegro: the two largest selling spirits in Italy. Vecchia Romagna is closely linked to the Italian way of life, to its sun, and the unique cultural heritage, presented from the outset of its highly original bottle and the label depicting the Roman god, Baccus.
Vecchia Romagna Riserva 10 years old is produced with the "Charentais" method.

Brandy obtained from the distillation of the Trebbiano grape. The distillate is aged for over three years in small oak casks.

Colour: clear, light amber with warm shades.

Palate: Lively smooth and harmonious.

The techniques of distillation and ageing create a perfectly harmonious bouquet and smooth taste. The character and smoothness of this brandy make it a perfect after meal drink. Excellent with a good espresso coffee.

METAXA 7* is a very sophisticated member of the METAXA family. Its bottle is inspired by ancient Greek vases, called 'Amphorae', which were used to carry wines and spirits. Wine distillates aged up to 7 years give METAXA7* a spirit of distinction, with a gold colour and a full-bodied, raisiny, sweet taste.A self-confident spirit!
Enjoy METAXA 7*'s heavenly mellow taste served neat or on the rocks, with tonic or your favourite mixer.

The Jaime I brandy has been made with very old soleras aged from selected distilled white wines. Some of the soleras started off as distilled Parellada wines destined for our Torres 10 brandy, and which have been kept aside for many years to create a valuable reserve stock.
These old reserves have been enriched with our best soleras, the oldest being 30 years old. Finally, to complement the aromatic intensity of these brandies with lighter fruity and floral notes, we have added a small amount of 1972 eau-de-vie of Folle Blanche lees, the rarest and noblest of grapes, used to make the highest quality pot still brandies

Jaime I is deep, rich and dark amber in colour. It displays a concentrated complex bouquet, with marked overtones of coconut, dried fruits and spices, typical of lengthy ageing. Round and lush, it has the smoothness that characterises great brandies. Jaime I is complex, majestic, with a lingering finish that leaves a velvety imprint on the palate.

Soberano 5 brandy has been matured in American oak cask for a long period of time where it attains its smooth and distinctive taste and delicate aroma.

Asbach Privat Brand has been aged for 8 years in French Limousin oak casks. A fruity brandy with notes of bitter chocolate and wood notes. Full-bodied and spicy, with almonds and aromatic spices.

A superb Decanter from Asbach containing some very old brandy aged 21 years old in French limousine oak. A beautiful amber colour with rich fruit and sp[ices, a hallmark of Asbach Brandy.

This Apple Brandy is made at the St George Distillery in California, USA. Aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels it captures the wondeful aromas and flavours of the local apples. Aromas of apple blossom, honey, and cinnamon on the nose with a palate of ripe apple and a sweet, spicy finish.

METAXA 12 Stars reveals the unique talent of the Metaxa Master and his devotion to delivering supreme smoothness and quality. Embracing fine wine distillates matured in oak casks for up to 12 years and Muscat wines selected exclusively from the semi-mountainous, terraces vineyards of Samos, METAXA 12 Stars glows with a radiant amber colour flecked with bronze. Its live, concentrated bouquet releases generous aromas of dried flowers and herbs, interwoven with luscious notes of chocolate, butterscotch and hints of orange peel.

The Camel distillery, owned by the Tosolini family, produces the finest Ital;ian brandy we have tasted.Italy

Distilled from carefully selected grapes.this exceptional Solera gran Reserva Brandy has undergone its maturing in casks previously seasoned with ouir finest oloroso Veijo sherry. Of amber colour with copper tones its powerful nutty bouquet recalls the wood of the oak casks in which the brandy has spent many years ageing.On the palate, warm and persistent, its flavour is very complex and long in its finish.

Torres '20' has been matured for 20 years and is double distilled in a copper pot still (charentaise Method) and aged firstly in new limousin casks and then transfered into barrels for a further 7 years. It has a deep warm aroma with traces of dried fruit and nuts and a long spicy finish reminiscent of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Distilled from carefully selected grapes. This outstanding Solera Gran Reserva Brandy has undergone its maturing in casks previously seasoned with one of our superb sherrys, Noe, probably theWorlds finest Pedro Ximenez. Deep amber in colour with bright mahogany tones, its bouquet contains subtle reminders of raisins absorbed by the oak of the brandy's ageing casks. An elegant brandy, silky smooth and esquistely pleasuring to the palate.

Named to commemorate the 16th century naval battle where Spain defeated the Ottoman fleet, Lepanto's taste and character echo its rich and colorful history.

Founded in 1840 by Manuel Maria Gonzlez Angel, this firm has steadily grown in importance and prestige for over 150 years, producing some of Spain's finest sherries and brandies. Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva is luxuriously presented in an exquisite hand-painted crystal decanter topped off with a gold-patterned stopper.

Tasting Notes: Amber color. Fragrant aroma with hints of vanilla, oak, raisins, spice and dry sherry. Dry and delicate palate, with complex, persistent flavors. Deep and long finish.

The Torres '10' is produced in a continuous still and aged in American oak by the solera system. It has an intense spicy bouquet, isrounded and rich in tannins with a lush, lingering finish revealing aromatic oak overtones.

This lovely South African brandy is made from specially selected wines whch are double distilled before being matured for up to five years.

Fernando de Castilla Solera Reserva Brandy is the colour of old mahogany and shows clean fruity and elegant aromas. The palate has a surprisingly soft texture and balanced and harmonious nuances of flavour.

Producer Details
One of the most exceptional of the small, independent sherry houses, Fernando de Castilla was revitalised in 1999 by Jan Pettersen, a Norwegian gone native with a passion for top quality sherry with 15 years experience at Osborne. After taking over the cellars of the Sherry shipper Jose Bustamante, located next door to the main facilities of Fernando de Castilla, Jan quickly established Fernando de Castilla as masters of the production and ageing of fine, unblended, untreated Sherries. The bodega's reputation is based on the excellence of the Antique range of intensely pure and complex single solera Sherries whose award winning packaging makes them even more impressive. The Antique Palo Cortado was awarded trophies for Best of Show and Best Dry Sherry at the 2009 New Wave Spanish Wine Awards, whilst the Antique Amontillado scooped the trophy for Dry Sherry over 10 and the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards.

In the Vineyard
Produced in the Jerez region of Andalusia, Spain.

In the Winery
Pot still distillates are aged in barrels that have previously contained old Oloroso and Amontillado sherries. The ageing process is done using the traditional system of soleras and criaderas. For the Solera Reserva, ageing is for 1 year in new American oak, and 5 years in sherry casks - so a total of 6 years ageing.

Press Quotes
NV: "...well worth seeking out are the brandies (of Fernando de Castilla), which will forever silence any critic of this Spanish spirit." Decanter Magazine, October 2010

Food Recommendations
Savour after dinner, or enjoy with the cheese course.

Production method: Pot still distillates are aged in barrels that have previously contained old oloroso and amontillado sherries, the aging takes place in the traditional system of "soleras" and "criaderas".

TASTING NOTE

Colour: Old golden mahogany.
Aroma: Notes of oak clean and elegant yet complex.
Flavour: Soft, balanced, well-matured with a long lasting finish.

Asbach Original is a superior quality German brandy and is one of the country's most famous brands. It has been produced since 1892 to the highest standards. After two distillation processes, this brandy is aged for up to 3 years in Limousin oak casks.

This is a Multi Award winning Brandy made in the Cape by the KWV co-operative. Made from Pot still spirit and aged in French oak for 10 years to produce a superior Brandy that over delivers on flavour and smoothness for its price.

Full of life, METAXA 5* lies at the heart of the METAXA family. With a bottle inspired by ancient Greek architecture, its spirit captures the warmth of the sun.Wine distillates aged up to five years provide this blend with its characteristically smooth, aged fruity taste which is perfectly complemented by its dark honey colour. METAXA 5* is an indispensable simple classic. Enjoy its smooth and mellow taste served neat, on the rocks, or with tonic.

Cardenal Mendoza Brandy was originally produced in 1887 for the exclusive use of the Sanchez Romate family and close friends, but it was of such outstanding quality that it created an immediate demand. It is still made according to the same family recipe today, and the brandy is aged for an average of 15 years.

NOSE - Aromas of raisins and plums, espresso coffee and a touch of liquorice.
TASTE - Sweet and fat on the palate, with lots of dried fruit and more raisins. Distinctive, unique taste with a very cultured PX-influenced and just enough bittersweet coffee and caramel to balance well.
FINISH - Well balanced, long and nutty.

Fundador means 'Founder' in Spanish. This is an apt name because it was the first brand to be marketed as a 'Brandy de Jerez' way back in 1874. Today it is sold in more than 30 countries and enjoyed by millions.

Wine has been made in the Jerez region of Spain for more than 3,000 years. The distillers' art arrived comparatively recently - with the Moors who reached Andalucia in the eighth century.

Fundador is Spain's largest export brandy, aged in the traditional solera system. Sherry-soaked barrels give the brandy its distinctive taste and warm colour.

Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva brandy has been aged in very old sherry casks.True to the artisanal ageing system called Criaderas, where young and old distillates age together to produce a rich and smooth brandy with dried fruits, vanilla and cocoa.
In Gift Box.