Torres 10 Gran Reserva Imperial Brandy

I think you have to consider a rating in relation to price. At £20 or so it’s excellent value for money and in my view it has a better taste than French brandy / cognac - more flavour and less harsh. Ok so the 20 year old is better but is twice the price.

Normally drink VSOP brandy but got this as a gift. It’s brandy, right, so should be good. It has a high note aroma that reminds me of something medicinal.
I like my brandy with a touch of coke… I couldn’t finish it. It’s got a bitter /sharp taste to it and reminds of something from years ago, just can’t remember!
It’s a shame as I was full of hope. I guess in my head it would be comparable to a wine connoisseur drinking a bottle of vinegar.
However, my neighbour had some neat, gave them a great glow in the cheeks. He’s not normally a brandy drinker so there you are.

Starts nice. rather bland with heavy chemical aftertaste. Would not buy again.

Torres 10 is a great brandy for the money. I prefer it to most Cognacs, for it’s rich in flavor, bouquet, and finish. Rich, rather than thin and pretentious. It’s the Arnold Schwarzenegger of brandies.

Full taste - makes other French brandy taste diluted.

it´s not a cognac, but it´s very drinkable brandy from Spain.

Great Spanish brandy for its price and much better than the Torres 5. Very different to what they make in France so this is a good choice for variety on a budget. Only downside is the addition of colouring and sugar which is really unnecessary.

Personally I like it a lot more than st. Remy XO. DONT believe the half star reviews they're full of crap.

Torres 10 grsn reserva a very nice crisp brandy definately get again

Either you are a snob who claims not to be a snob .....
or you are a slob who claims not to be a slob.
This brandy is for slobs (and some snobs).
However, it is one of the best in it's category.

There is a reason it is $2 more than the 5 yr. and $40 less than the 20 yr.
It tastes nothing like anything French and if French is a requirement, it will be a disappointment.
It is a bit harsh, but does have some body.
If you do not like "burnt" as aforementioned, or "caramelized" as perceived, it is not for you.
It does linger some and more so than anything cheaper.

I've used it to marinate prunes and it was outstanding.
Similarly, it made the best Catalan cannelloni ever.
I also drank the remainder with joy.

If you want a glass or two of fine brandy on occasion, then this is not for you.
If you drink brandy daily or frequently and price point is an issue then this is good, not great, but very good.

I would recommend it over many more expensive Spanish brandies.
It is what it is, just know who you are.
Hell, for $20-$25, buy a bottle and try it.
There is some horrible stuff out there at that price.
Just don't compare it to something at 5x the price.
If you don't like it you can always serve it to "those" guests. LOL

But seriously, I do like it for what it is.