Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez, 1L
Brand: Carlos I | Category: Spanish Brandy de Jerez | ABV: 40% | Origin: Jerez, Spain | Vol: 1L
Cask Type: American Oak Sherry Casks (Solera System) | Designation: Gran Reserva

Intro/Heritage:
Crafted in the heart of Jerez using time-honored Solera aging and matured in ex-sherry casks, Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva is Spain’s answer to XO cognac, rich, smooth, and layered with sun-soaked sophistication. Named after Emperor Charles I of Spain, this brandy pays homage to royal refinement with a deep amber glow and an irresistibly smooth finish. It’s not just brandy. It’s Spanish nobility in a glass.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deep and expressive. Dried fig, roasted walnut, vanilla bean, and fine leather mingle with sherry-soaked raisins and oak polish.
Palate: Full-bodied and silky. Waves of dark caramel, toffee, almond, cinnamon, and orange peel coat the palate with plush richness and subtle warmth.
Finish: Lingering and refined. A tapering echo of sweet spice, roasted coffee, and aged wood, fading into sherry-laced elegance.

Production Details:
Distilled from select white wine grapes and aged via the Solera system in ex-oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks, Carlos I is classified as a Gran Reserva, the highest quality tier in Brandy de Jerez. Bottled at 40% ABV and presented in a 1L format for true connoisseurs.

Perfect For:
After-dinner indulgence, premium gifting, or sipping by firelight with a fine cigar or dark chocolate. Ideal for those who enjoy old-world refinement and cask-aged complexity.

Expert Notes:
Carlos I rivals many XO cognacs in texture and depth, the influence of sherry casks brings an extra layer of sweetness and spice that sets it apart from its French counterparts.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Smooth, rich, and endlessly drinkable. This is how I end my evenings.”
🗨️ “It’s like dessert without being sweet. Nuts, spice, and a velvet finish.”
🗨️ “Cognac who? Carlos I is the real deal.”

Interesting Fact:
Carlos I was discovered by chance in 1889 when a cellar master stumbled upon forgotten barrels aging in oloroso and PX casks, the result was so exceptional it was named in honor of Spain’s greatest emperor.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a snifter to experience its layered complexity. Pairs beautifully with Manchego cheese, salted almonds, or espresso crème brûlée.

Brand Background:
Carlos I is produced at the famed Osborne bodega in Jerez, a house known for centuries of excellence in sherry and brandy making. With a blend of tradition, time, and world-class cask influence, this Gran Reserva stands among Spain’s most treasured spirits.