103 Etiqueta Negra Solera Reserva
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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.
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Dark chocolate desserts, roasted nuts such as Marcona almonds, and cured sheep's milk cheeses like aged Manchego.
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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.
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Founded in 1772 by English merchant Thomas Osborne Mann in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain, Grupo Osborne is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine and spirits houses in the Iberian Peninsula. While deeply rooted in the Sherry Triangle of Andalusia, Spain, the house also boasts a historic legacy in Portugal's Douro Valley and Vila Nova de Gaia, crafting exceptional Port wines alongside their legendary Sherries. Osborne's production philosophy centers on meticulous aging, utilizing the traditional dynamic solera system for their Sherries in Spain and classic lodge maturation for their Ports in Portugal. Their highly acclaimed portfolio ranges from rare, decades-old Sherries like the Venerable Pedro Ximénez 30YO and Bailén Oloroso to elegant, structured Ports including aged Tawnies, Late Bottled Vintages, and classic Rubies.