Gonzalez Byass Lepanto O.V. Brandy de Jerez
The Data
Category Brandy
Sub-Category Brandy de Jerez
Origin Jerez
Retail Price $69.99
ABV 40%
Score 5 Stars/Supreme!
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, beautiful amber color.
Aromatics
The nose is quite elegant and complex, offering scents of dried orchard fruits with roasted hazelnut, honey, nougat, orange peel, and brown baking spices.
Flavor
The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a generous yet restrained nut and spice-driven core with waves of fruit, oak, and decadent dry Sherry accents.
Intensity & Texture
Full-bodied presenting a very sophisticated, dry style that shows off the old Brandies and the skill of the master blender.
Cool Factor
Brandy de Jerez is scandalously under appreciated in this nation. Great examples like this offer incredibly unique and complex flavors with class and panache.
Value Grade
Considering the incredible quality and the unmistakable pleasure this is a pretty good buy in the world of Brandy.
Analysis
How to Enjoy
Serve in a Brandy glass with nothing at all. While I'm a big believer that "you bought it — you drink it as you like", the subtle flavors of this wonderful spirit will be lost if you add ice.