Top 8 Spanish Brandies to Try

Soberano Spanish Brandy 5 Year is a sherry brandy from Andalucia, Spain, and is one of the best-selling brandies in Spain and the UK. This fruit-based spirit is sweet and delightful, making it an excellent choice for dessert recipes. Try soaking tiramisu in this Brandy.

Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva Brandy De Jerez must be aged for at least 15 years, so you can only imagine the depth and complexity of this Brandy. The special blend has notes of plums and raisins, and I highly recommend eating it alongside chocolate desserts like dark chocolate brownies, mousse, or a high-quality chocolate bar.

If you're hoping to sip on a truly luxurious brandy, try Lepanto PX Gran Reserva, another one from Andalucia. This is arguably the best Spanish Brandy for people who enjoy Brandy from former bourbon barrels. The tasting notes of espresso, figs, dates, and dried tobacco make it alluring and sophisticated all at once.

Torres 30 Brandy Reserva is a 15-to-30-year barrel-aged brandy made from the finest grapes in Spain. This Brandy is best enjoyed after dinner, as its signature notes of sweet vanilla, warm coconut, and toffee are perfect for a nightcap.

If you'd prefer more citrusy-tasting notes in your Brandy, check out Conde de Osborne, a Solera Gran Reserva brandy. It has a bittersweet taste that's captivating and unique initially, then ends on a smooth, toasty note thanks to the hints of honey and dried fruit.

Carlos I Imperial Gran Reserva is the perfect combination of complex and smooth because some types of brandy in this blend has aged for over 20 years. The aromas of walnut and hazelnut are exceptionally inviting, and the silky-smooth feel on the tongue will make you want to keep sipping.

Gran Duque de Alba Gran Reserva is set in American oak that had previously held sherry and has undertones of vanilla that are simply delicious. This Brandy is perfect for those who want to add a luxurious and unique twist to their cocktails, as its smooth flavors go well with other ingredients.

Another Spanish brandy I'd like to highlight is Fernando de Castilla Reserva, one of the softer, lighter brandies on this list. It has a 36% ABV which is more agreeable than 40% to some tastes and is wonderful when coupled with the meaty and cheesy flavors on a charcuterie board.