103 Etiqueta Negra Solera Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured solera spirit, it is bottled ready for immediate enjoyment and does not require further bottle aging. It will remain stable and delicious for many years after opening if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, roasted nuts such as Marcona almonds, and cured sheep's milk cheeses like aged Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic cellars of Osborne in El Puerto de Santa María, Andalucia, '103' Etiqueta Negra Solera Reserva is a legendary Spanish spirit steeped in maritime lore. The name pays homage to the 103-day non-stop voyage undertaken by the historic Spanish training ship, Juan Sebastián Elcano. Crafted using select wine distillates, this spirit is aged through the traditional system of criaderas and soleras in seasoned American oak casks that previously held Sherry. This meticulous process infuses the spirit with its signature golden-amber hue, smooth oak character, and delicate notes of vanilla, hazelnut, and dried fruits, embodying the warm, wind-swept soul of southern Spain and the legacy of the iconic Osborne bull.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1772 by English merchant Thomas Osborne Mann in El Puerto de Santa María, Osborne stands as one of the oldest and most distinguished wine and spirits houses in Spain. Over more than two and a half centuries of continuous family ownership, the producer has built a celebrated legacy rooted in traditional solera aging within the historic Sherry Triangle of Andalusia, while also expanding its craftsmanship to include exceptional Port wines from the Douro Valley. Celebrated worldwide by its iconic black bull silhouette, Osborne is renowned for its uncompromising standard of quality across an expansive portfolio, highlighted by prestigious VORS Pedro Ximénez, complex Oloroso and Tawny Ports, and world-class aged Brandies de Jerez.