Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva 70cl

It was like a punch in the throat followed by heartburn, would definitely recommend.

Fabulous brandy, easy drinking, great flavour - one of the tastiest, smoothest and most moreish brandies I’ve ever had - including some at 5 or 6 times the cost

Very nice for a change from Cognac, lovely warm sherry taste

it's so much closer to sherry than cognacs. In comparison to every cognac I've tried, this is super sweet, thick and rich. Raisiny, caramel, some dark fruits maybe. It's very smooth, and there's a little spice in there too. It's bordering on syrupy for me, and whilst it is delicious, it's just too sweet.

Top draw brandy, love it and so does my wife!

Sampled this at a party. I am glad I didn't spend the money but to be fair: this is a very high quality spirit. We also had a Pierre Ferrand Ambre cognac and a japanese whisky at the table and Mendoza was the most popular, by far. It's just not my favorite style. It tastes quite like an Amontillado or Oloroso sherry - lots of oxidized "dried fruit" notes and that sherry funk. For me, a scotch drinker, even some cognacs are too sweet but I do enjoy a crisp cognac. And that, to me, is the difference - cognacs have a certain crisp definition, while spanish solera brandies have a dark, murky, earthy oxidized profile. Variety is great - just like some people prefer bourbon or scotch, while others enjoy all styles of whisky, so it is with brandies. I'm glad I tried it but I doubt I'll be purchasing full bottles of Spanish brandy for myself. But will certainly keep tasting when offered. And they do offer great value.

Simplemente Excelente.

Danny of Las Vistas Restaurante in Lanzarote introduced me to this fabulous brandy - the reviews below barely do it justice.

A superb example of Brandy much smoother than most Cognac's

Had this last night here in Spain .Loved it lovely forest fits on the nose deep complex palate and very smooth