Fundador Brandy De Jerez Solera Reserva Sherry Cask

Name: Fundador Brandy De Jerez Solera Reserva Sherry Cask
Brand: Fundador
Price: 33.99 USD
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$33.99 USD

Size

750 ML

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Fundador Brandy De Jerez Solera Reserva Sherry Cask is a Spanish brandy from the Sherry Triangle in Jerez — the oldest brandy label in Spain, established in 1874. Aged in American oak casks that previously held Sherry, Fundador is produced using the traditional Solera y Criadera system: a tiered arrangement of casks where older brandy is blended with progressively younger stock, ensuring remarkable consistency and a distinctive sherried depth that sets Brandy de Jerez apart from Cognac and Armagnac.

On the nose, expect dried fig, raisin, walnut, and a layer of toasted oak from the sherry-seasoned barrels. The palate is round and mellow, with dark caramel, brown sugar, and a soft nuttiness from the used sherry wood, finishing long and warm with a whisper of baking spice. The Solera process builds a richer, more concentrated character than straight-ageing would deliver in the same time window.

Fundador sits at the affordable end of Brandy de Jerez's quality tiers (Solera, Solera Reserva, Solera Gran Reserva) and offers one of the best price-to-quality ratios in the category. Excellent neat, over a single cube, or in a traditional Spanish brandy-and-cola. Pair with our Cognac and other Spanish brandies for a side-by-side tasting. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.

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Tasting Notes

Fundador Brandy De Jerez Solera Reserva Sherry Cask offers a delightful sensory experience:

Appearance: Rich amber with golden highlights, a testament to its extended aging process.
Nose: The aroma is a symphony of dried fruits, including raisins, figs, and apricots, intertwined with hints of toasted oak and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of caramel and vanilla. The influence of the sherry casks is evident, providing a touch of nuttiness and a gentle spiciness.
Palate: The first sip reveals a velvety texture and a harmonious balance of flavors. Ripe plums, dark cherries, and candied orange peel mingle with the warmth of oak, creating a luscious and complex taste. The sherry influence is prominent, contributing to a slightly nutty character and a hint of cinnamon and clove spices.
Finish: A long and satisfying finish that lingers on the palate. The sherry cask aging leaves a trace of dried fruit sweetness, while the oak notes add a subtle dryness and a gentle warmth that invites another sip.

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Bottle details

Type	Brandy
Brand	Fundador
Origin	Jerez, Spain
Strength	40% ABV (80 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	grape
Cask	sherry, American oak

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is Brandy de Jerez in its classic form: grape brandy from Jerez in Spain's Sherry Triangle, aged in American oak casks that previously held Sherry and blended through the traditional Solera y Criadera system, where older brandy is blended with progressively younger stock. The result is round and mellow. Dried fig, raisin and walnut lead on the nose, then dark caramel, brown sugar, plums and candied orange peel fill the palate. It finishes long and warm with cinnamon, clove and a soft nuttiness from the sherry wood. Fundador is the oldest brandy label in Spain, established in 1874, and this bottling is an easy entry point for anyone curious about how Spanish brandy differs from Cognac and Armagnac. It is just as comfortable in a snifter after dinner as in a Sidecar or a Spanish brandy-and-cola, so it earns its place on the bar cart for both sipping and mixing. We carry it because it shows the sherried Solera style clearly and honestly, which makes it a smart reference bottle for side-by-side tastings.

Pairs well with

Dark chocolate truffles — The brandy's dark caramel and dried-fruit sweetness lean into rich chocolate, and its baking-spice finish keeps each bite lively.
Aged cheese and dried fruit — The fig, raisin and walnut notes from the sherry casks echo a board of aged cheeses and dried fruit.
Post-dinner digestif — Its velvety texture and long, warm finish of cinnamon, clove and oak make it a natural slow sip to close a meal.

Questions about this bottle

What is the Solera y Criadera system used for this brandy?

It is a tiered arrangement of casks in which older brandy is blended with progressively younger stock. The method keeps the brandy consistent and builds a richer, more concentrated sherried character than straight aging would deliver in the same time window.

What does Fundador Solera Reserva taste like?

Expect dried fig, raisin, walnut and toasted oak on the nose. The palate is round and velvety, with dark caramel, brown sugar, ripe plum, dark cherry and candied orange peel. The finish is long and warm, with a trace of dried-fruit sweetness, gentle baking spice and a light oak dryness.

How is Brandy de Jerez different from Cognac?

Brandy de Jerez comes from the Sherry Triangle in Jerez, Spain. This bottling is aged in American oak casks that previously held Sherry and blended through the Solera y Criadera system. Together they give it a distinctive sherried depth and nuttiness that sets it apart from Cognac and Armagnac.

What size and strength is this bottle?

This is a standard 750 ml bottle of grape brandy bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof. It works for sipping neat, pouring over ice, or mixing into classic brandy cocktails.