Gran Duque d'Alba Oro Brandy de Jerez (Spain), 40% abv, $137.99, 750 ml
96
Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Tasting Note:
This incredibly complex brandy pours a luscious, almost oily, mahogany color in the glass. It opens with brothy notes of dried shiitake mushrooms followed by a wave of fig syrup and chocolate shavings. Impressive and thought-provoking.