Fundador Brandy De Jerez Supremo Oloroso Sherry Casks Solera Gran Reserva 18 Year
Fundador Brandy De Jerez Supremo Oloroso Sherry Casks Solera Gran Reserva 18 Year
Fundador Brandy De Jerez Supremo Oloroso Sherry Casks Solera Gran Reserva 18 Year is an ultra-premium expression that epitomizes the artistry of Spanish brandy-making. Produced by Bodegas Fundador, which traces its roots back to 1730, this exceptional brandy undergoes a meticulous Solera aging process in casks previously seasoned with 18-year-old Oloroso Sherry. Awarded the title of Best Brandy in the World at the 2019 IWSC Awards, Fundador Supremo 18 showcases unparalleled elegance, complexity, and richness. Its velvety texture and harmonious flavors make it a refined choice for discerning connoisseurs.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is the bottle for the person who lingers over a digestif and notices what is in the glass. Bodegas Fundador, whose roots trace back to 1730, ages this Jerez brandy through a Solera system in casks previously seasoned with 18-year-old Oloroso Sherry. The result pours deep mahogany, with aromas of dried fruit, toasted almonds, walnuts, vanilla and dark chocolate. On the palate it is silky and opulent, with toffee, raisin and fig, a touch of roasted coffee and nutmeg, and a long, warming finish of oak spice and cocoa. It was named Best Brandy in the World at the 2019 IWSC Awards, a detail a brandy lover will appreciate on the gift card. We would give it for a milestone birthday, a retirement, a promotion or to thank a holiday dinner host, and the generous 1-liter size means it can be shared across many evenings. Suggest they pour it neat in a snifter after dinner, perhaps alongside aged cheese or dark chocolate truffles.
Pairs well with
- Classic Spanish flan — The brandy's caramel and toffee notes echo the flan's burnt-sugar sauce for a natural Spanish dessert match.
- Aged cheeses and roasted nuts — Toasted almond, walnut and dried fig flavors play against the savory depth of aged cheese.
- Retirement or promotion celebration — Its long, warming finish of oak spice and dark cocoa makes it a bottle to open slowly when marking a career milestone.
Questions about this bottle
What does Fundador Supremo 18 taste like?
Expect dried fruits, toasted almonds, walnuts, vanilla, caramel and dark chocolate on the nose. The palate is silky, with toffee, raisin and fig, plus roasted coffee and nutmeg. The finish is long and warming, with oak spice, dark cocoa and a sweetness reminiscent of aged Oloroso Sherry.
How is this brandy aged?
It undergoes a Solera aging process in casks previously seasoned with 18-year-old Oloroso Sherry. The bottle carries an 18 Year age statement and the Gran Reserva designation, and the sherry cask influence gives it a rich sweetness.
What is the best way to drink it?
Neat in a tulip glass or brandy snifter shows off its aromatic complexity. You can also serve it over a single large ice cube to gently mellow the flavors, or build a Brandy Old Fashioned with a dash of bitters, a sugar cube and an orange twist.
Is it a good gift for a brandy enthusiast?
Yes. It is a Brandy de Jerez from Bodegas Fundador in Spain, named Best Brandy in the World at the 2019 IWSC Awards. It comes in a 1-liter bottle, and the producer presents it as a brandy meant for savoring on special occasions.
