Carlos III Solera Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured Solera Reserva spirit, it is bottled at its peak and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if kept in a cool, upright position.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged Manchego cheese, dark chocolate truffles, and roasted nuts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic cellars of Osborne in El Puerto de Santa María, Andalucia, Carlos III is a distinguished Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva. Founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne, the house of Osborne is one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious producers, famously symbolized by the iconic silhouette of the Osborne bull. Named in honor of King Charles III of Spain, who reigned during the golden age of Spanish spirits, this brandy is crafted from selected wine distillates and aged through the traditional Solera y Criaderas system. It matures in seasoned American oak casks that previously held Sherry, imparting a warm amber hue, complex aromas of dried figs, toasted oak, and subtle cocoa, alongside a smooth, balanced palate that reflects centuries of Andalusian heritage.
🍾 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.