{"product_id":"lepanto-12-year-old-solera-gran-reserva-brandy-de-jerez","title":"Lepanto 12 Year old Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"461\" data-start=\"83\"\u003eLepanto 12 Year Old Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez is a refined Spanish brandy that beautifully expresses a marriage of \u003cstrong data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"208\"\u003eSolera aging tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e and sherry cask complexity. Elegant and harmoniously balanced, it offers deep dried fruit, toasted oak, spice, and subtle wine-influenced nuance — a sophisticated choice for contemplative sipping or rich after-dinner pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"461\" data-start=\"83\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe cannot ship this item due to the nature of its closure. It is available for in-store pick up only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"468\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"498\"\u003eThis Gran Reserva brandy hails from \u003cstrong data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"534\"\u003eGonzález Byass\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic producer based in \u003cstrong data-end=\"625\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eJerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e — a region globally revered for sherry wine and Brandy de Jerez production. Made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"736\" data-start=\"712\"\u003ePalomino Fino grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the base wine is distilled into brandy and aged using the \u003cstrong data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"796\"\u003eSolera system\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dynamic criaderas-and-solera method where younger spirits gradually blend with older reserves over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"923\"\u003eWhile labeled as “12 years,” the Solera process involves fractional blending across barrels of varying ages, giving the brandy an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eaverage age profile\u003c\/strong\u003e that comfortably exceeds the Solera Gran Reserva minimum. Aging takes place in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003eAmerican oak casks previously used for sherry (typically Fino Tío Pepe and sometimes older Oloroso casks)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impart subtle tannins, dried fruit echoes, and elegant oxidative character typical of Jerez spirits. This connection to sherry barrels is central to Brandy de Jerez’s heritage and contributes to Lepanto’s trademark depth and refinement. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1575\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003eThis release has \u003cstrong data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003enot been formally reviewed by major spirits or wine publications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003eRich and expressive with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003ecaramel and vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e leading, followed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003edried fruit (raisins, figs)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a soft \u003cstrong data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003etoasted oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Underlying notes of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003etoasted almonds and gentle oxidative sherry character\u003c\/strong\u003e add complexity and warmth. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2325\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003eMedium-bodied and balanced, featuring \u003cstrong data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003eraisins, toasted nuts, and honeyed dried fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped in a gentle layer of oak spice and wine-tempered sweetness. Subtle \u003cstrong data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003espice and leather\u003c\/strong\u003e notes mingle with refined almond and citrus peel accents, creating a layered journey across the palate. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2573\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2338\"\u003eLong and silky with lingering \u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003edried fruit, warming oak, and a gentle nutty sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e that invites slow savoring — characteristic of long Solera maturation and sherry-seasoned wood influence. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2600\" data-start=\"2580\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"align-top\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2616\" data-start=\"2604\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"align-top\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2716\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2666\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2716\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003e~36–40% ABV (market dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2717\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2738\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2739\"\u003eJerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2807\" data-start=\"2782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2784\"\u003eProduction or Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2807\"\u003ePalomino Fino grape brandy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2921\" data-start=\"2838\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2840\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2921\" data-start=\"2864\"\u003eSolera Gran Reserva — multiple stages in sherry casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3003\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2924\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3003\" data-start=\"2945\"\u003eDried fruit, caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, oak spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"3004\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3027\" data-start=\"3004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3026\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"3027\"\u003eElegant Solera-aged Brandy de Jerez\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3108\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3245\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3132\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003eNeat (Recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3135\" data-start=\"3132\"\u003eServe at room temperature in a brandy snifter to fully appreciate its aromatic depth and warm, layered palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3266\" data-start=\"3247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3264\" data-start=\"3247\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3505\" data-start=\"3267\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3346\" data-start=\"3267\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3346\" data-start=\"3269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3301\" data-start=\"3269\"\u003eDark chocolate with sea salt\u003c\/strong\u003e — contrasts sweetness and deep fruit tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3429\" data-start=\"3347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3429\" data-start=\"3349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3381\" data-start=\"3349\"\u003eAged Manchego or blue cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e — complements nutty and dried fruit character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3505\" data-start=\"3430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3505\" data-start=\"3432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3467\" data-start=\"3432\"\u003eNut tarts or fig-based desserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — echoes dried fruit and spice layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3539\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3537\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003eAfter-Dinner Old-Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3772\" data-start=\"3540\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3588\" data-start=\"3540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3588\" data-start=\"3542\"\u003e2 oz Lepanto 12 Year Old Solera Gran Reserva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3615\" data-start=\"3589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3615\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e0.25 oz demerara syrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3772\" data-start=\"3616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3772\" data-start=\"3618\"\u003e2 dashes aromatic bitters\u003cbr data-end=\"3646\" data-start=\"3643\"\u003eStir with ice; 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