Lepanto O.V. Brandy

One of the rare Brandy de Jerez that's actually distilled in Jerez.

González Byass is one of the largest and most famous of Spain’s Sherry-making bodegas. It was founded in 1835 by Manuel María González Angel, who was joined shortly thereafter by his trading partner, Robert Blake Byass. The company has expanded with each generation — six of them — with ownership and operation firmly under family control. They have a wide range of Sherries, Cordials, and Wines in the portfolio.

Lepanto is the flagship luxury brand of Sherry from González Byass. The name comes from a famous sixteen century naval battle where European forces — lead by the Spanish King — defeated an encroaching Ottoman fleet.

Lepanto O.V. Brandy is one of the few Brandy de Jerez that is actually distilled in the region of Jerez instead of just being aged there. It’s matured in a Solera system with Brandies that are aged for over 12 years in ex-Sherry American oak casks, Tio Pepe Fino Sherry to be precise. Then, this elegant Brandy gets another 3 years in very old ex-Oloroso Apóstoles and Matusalém sherry.