Barcelona, Spain – From November 20th to 30th, Barcelona, a city renowned for its avant-garde cocktail scene, will host the first-ever Brandy de Jerez Cocktail Week. This event aims to highlight the increasingly strong connection between Brandy de Jerez and premium mixology, building on the success of two previous editions held in Madrid.
Brandy de Jerez: A Perfect Match for Barcelona’s Cocktail Scene
Barcelona, celebrated globally for its creativity, technical excellence, and influential bartending community, provides an ideal backdrop for this celebration. Brandy de Jerez has already established its presence in the city’s top bars, where it is valued by leading professionals for its richness, versatility, and distinctive character.
Over ten days, some of Barcelona’s most influential cocktail bars will present original creations featuring Brandy de Jerez. These unique drinks, ranging from classic reinterpretations to avant-garde concoctions, will demonstrate the spirit’s vast potential as a high-end cocktail ingredient. The event underscores the spirit’s journey from its origins in select wines and aging in historic Sherry Casks to becoming a complex and elegant addition to demanding mixology.
Professional Event and Workshops Kick Off the Week
The Brandy de Jerez Cocktail Week will commence with a professional event on Tuesday, November 18th, at the iconic Hotel Casa Fuster on Passeig de Gràcia. This gathering is expected to draw up to 200 attendees, including bartenders, mixologists, sommeliers, restaurateurs, press, and distributors. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the immense potential of Jerez’s distilled spirit from winemakers, bodega owners, and mixology experts, and to sample exclusive Solera Gran Reserva brands.
The event will feature a series of Mixology Workshops led by renowned mixologists such as Diego Cabrera, Adriana Chía, Luis Inchaurraga, Alberto Pizarro, Marc Álvarez, Giacomo Giannotti, and Margarita Sader. These workshops will delve into the secrets of working with Brandy de Jerez, covering everything from classic cocktail revisions and creative processes to advanced techniques and applications.
Showroom and Vertical Tastings: A Deep Dive into Brandy de Jerez
Also on Tuesday, November 18th, a Bodega Showroom will take place in both morning and afternoon sessions. Enologists and master blenders from the main producing bodegas of the Jerez region will showcase over twenty Solera Gran Reserva brands. These include authentic aged treasures, each with its unique style and nuances.
Participating bodegas and their offerings include:
- Fernando de Castilla: Fernando de Castilla Solera Gran Reserva, Decánter Selecto Fernando de Castilla Solera Gran Reserva.
- Fundador: Fundador Solera, Fundador Doble Madera Solera Reserva, Fundador Triple Madera Solera Gran Reserva, Fundador Supremo 12 Solera Gran Reserva, Fundador Supremo 15 Solera Gran Reserva, Fundador Supremo 18 Solera Gran Reserva.
- González Byass: Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva.
- Osborne: Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva, 1866 Solera Gran Reserva.
- Sánchez Romate: Cardenal Mendoza Nebulis Solera Gran Reserva, Cardenal Mendoza Ángelus, Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Solera Gran Reserva, Cardenal Mendoza Non Plus Ultra Solera Gran Reserva.
- Valdespino: Valdespino Rare Solera Gran Reserva, Alfonso X El Sabio Solera Gran Reserva, Maximum.
- Williams & Humbert: Gran Duque de Alba Oro Solera Gran Reserva, Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva, Gran Duque de Alba XO Solera Gran Reserva, Duque de Alba ICE Solera Gran Reserva.
Vertical tastings, guided by experts from the Regulatory Council and Rocío Trillo, master blender at González Byass, will explore the history and elaboration of Brandy de Jerez. Attendees can participate in three technical tastings of brandies with different aging levels, offering a comprehensive understanding of this noble spirit.
This comprehensive program aims to provide both professional and amateur enthusiasts with a complete experience surrounding Brandy de Jerez and its growing role in contemporary mixology, fostering dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Source: https://www.diariodejerez.es/jerez/vinos-jerez/barcelona-epicentro-cocteleria-moderna-celebra-brandy-jerez_0_2005238902.html
