Imperial Solera Gran Reserva XO
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As a fully matured, high-strength spirit, this Brandy de Jerez is bottled at its peak complexity and does not require further bottle aging. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable and expressive for decades if stored in a cool, dark place.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses such as Cabrales, and a selection of roasted nuts and dried figs.
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Founded in 1772 by English merchant Thomas Osborne Mann in El Puerto de Santa María, the house of Osborne is one of Spain's oldest and most illustrious producers of wines and spirits, famously symbolized across the Spanish landscape by the iconic silhouette of the Osborne Bull. The Imperial Solera Gran Reserva XO represents the pinnacle of their distilling heritage in Andalucia. Crafted from select distillates of Airén grapes, this Brandy de Jerez is aged through the traditional Solera and Criadera system. It matures patiently in American oak casks that previously held rich Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries. Over years of slow oxidation in the unique microclimate of the Sherry Triangle, the spirit develops a deep mahogany hue and an incredibly complex aromatic profile of toasted oak, vanilla, roasted cacao, and dried fruits.
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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.