Barcelona, an internationally renowned city for its cutting-edge cocktail scene, is celebrating the inaugural Brandy de Jerez Cocktail Week from November 20 to 30, 2025. This 10-day event aims to highlight the growing connection between Brandy de Jerez and premium mixology, reinforcing its presence in the city’s most influential cocktail bars.
Brandy de Jerez Cocktail Week: A New Chapter in Barcelona
Following two successful editions in Madrid, the Brandy de Jerez Cocktail Week makes its debut in Barcelona. The city, known for its creative bartenders and technical excellence, provides an ideal backdrop for this celebration. Brandy de Jerez has already become a staple in many of Barcelona’s top bars, valued by leading professionals for its rich character and versatility.
During the event, several of Barcelona’s most influential cocktail establishments will feature original Brandy de Jerez creations. These offerings will range from innovative twists on classic cocktails to avant-garde concoctions, each designed to demonstrate the spirit’s potential as a high-end cocktail ingredient.
The Essence of Brandy de Jerez: Wine Spirit, Cocktail Soul
Brandy de Jerez is crafted from select wines and aged in traditional Sherry Casks, the same barrels that impart character to Sherry Wines. This unique process results in an exceptionally complex and elegant spirit that seamlessly integrates into sophisticated cocktails. Its authentic origin and expressive profile have made it an increasingly popular ingredient in premium bars across Barcelona and other major cities. The Cocktail Week aims to spotlight this trend, fostering dialogue between tradition and innovation in mixology.
Professional Kick-off Event at Hotel Casa Fuster
The Brandy de Jerez Cocktail Week will commence with a professional event on Tuesday, November 18, at the iconic Hotel Casa Fuster on Passeig de Gràcia. This gathering is expected to attract up to 200 attendees, including bartenders, mixologists, sommeliers, restaurateurs, press, and distributors. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the immense potential of Brandy de Jerez from oenologists, winemakers, and mixology experts, as well as sample exclusive Solera Gran Reserva brands.
The event will feature workshops led by renowned mixologists such as Diego Cabrera, Adriana Chía, Luis Inchaurraga, Alberto Pizarro, Marc Álvarez, Giacomo Giannotti, and Margarita Sader. These practical sessions will cover everything from reinterpreting classic cocktails to exploring creative processes, sensory experiences, and cutting-edge techniques for using Brandy de Jerez.
Showroom and Vertical Tastings
Also on Tuesday, November 18, a winery showroom will be held throughout the day. Oenologists and master blenders from leading Jerez wineries will present over twenty Solera Gran Reserva brands. These include authentic treasures aged for years in Sherry Casks, each offering a distinct style and nuanced flavour profile.
Participating wineries include:
- Fernando de Castilla: Fernando de Castilla Solera Gran Reserva and 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, and Fundador Supremo 18 Solera Gran Reserva.
- González Byass: Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva.
- Osborne: Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva and 1866 Solera Gran Reserva.
- Sánchez Romate: Cardenal Mendoza Nebulis Solera Gran Reserva, Cardenal Mendoza Ángelus, Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Solera Gran Reserva, and Cardenal Mendoza Non Plus Ultra Solera Gran Reserva.
- Valdespino: Valdespino Rare Solera Gran Reserva, Alfonso X El Sabio Solera Gran Reserva, and 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, and Duque de Alba ICE Solera Gran Reserva.
Vertical tastings, guided by experts from the Regulatory Council and Rocío Trillo, Master Blender of González Byass, will delve into the history and production of Brandy de Jerez. These sessions will include three technical tastings of brandies with varying levels of aging.
The overarching goal of the Brandy de Jerez Cocktail Week is to provide both professionals and enthusiasts with a comprehensive experience of Brandy de Jerez and its increasingly significant role in contemporary mixology.
