About the Producer
Adega Velha brandy was first produced in 1971 and was one of the first brandies produced in the Vinho Verde region of Portugal. The brand is owned and operated by the Guedes family who has been producing wine in the region since 1870. Beyond the XO brandy they company also puts out a 6yr brandy, a port wine finished 13yr and a 30yr brandy.
Details
• 40% abv
• From the Vinhos Verdes DOC in Portugal
• Aged for 8-18yrs in Limousin french oak barrels. 12 yrs is the avg age of the blend.
• Blend of Vinhao, Azal Tinto, Borracal and Esadeiro grapes.
• Double distilled in alembic Charentais stills.
Nose
Syrupy fruit. Port wine, dried raspberries and dried cranberries. Very sweet with a hint of tartness. Smells mature but not much oak. Very mellow and chill.
Palate
Exactly the same a the nose. Sweet and syrupy; I expect some sugar has been added. Tart cranberries and dried raspberries. No oakiness or harshness in any way. Has some reasonable flavors but it’s very mellow and I feel that the sweetness smooths over some of the complexity.
Finish
Short and very sweet.
Rating: 4
Overall
It’s decent for a 40% sugared brandy. This would be a good first brandy for someone; someone not used to drinking straight spirits but people with more experienced will get bored.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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