The Golden Week
Cardenal Mendoza Golden Week 2025
Cardenal Mendoza is going all out to celebrate the 10th edition of its Golden Week — a week packed with original and creative experiences designed to enjoy brandy like never before. From October 25 to 31, 2025, fans, mixologists, and distributors from around the world will come together for a series of unique events that showcase the rich nuances and endless possibilities of this extraordinary spirit.
This internationally acclaimed Solera Gran Reserva brandy from the Sánchez Romate cellars reaffirms its commitment to excellence and innovation, bringing its legacy to new audiences through bold and surprising experiences.
Cocktail Competition, Tastings, Master Classes, Pairings...
CARDENAL MENDOZA GOLD JIGGER COCKTAIL COMPETITION
The finest bartenders and mixologists in the world will put their creativity to the test in a special competition dedicated to Brandy de Jerez.
With the mission of crafting original cocktails using the different Cardenal Mendoza expressions, participants will compete for the coveted gold, silver, and bronze jiggers. The grand final will take place in Jerez at the end of October.
CARDENAL MENDOZA C-FACTOR: CARDENAL MENDOZA SPLASH
We’re introducing this new initiative with an immersive event: an exclusive experience to enjoy Cardenal Mendoza from a whole new perspective. More details coming soon…
CARDENAL MENDOZA INTERNATIONAL MICRO-STORY CONTEST
We're launching a call for creativity with this literary contest that celebrates the essence of Brandy de Jerez through the art of concise and impactful storytelling.
The goal of the contest is to promote artistic expression inspired by this emblematic spirit, recognized and appreciated worldwide. The theme is open, with only one condition: Brandy de Jerez must appear in the micro-story in a relevant way.
This literary contest will be held in Spanish.
CARDENAL MENDOZA ILLUSTRATION CONTEST
The Cardenal Mendoza lllustration Competition invites artists from around the world to reinterpret four finalist micro-stories from the 2024 contest.
Each participating illustrator will select one of these micro-stories and create an original illustration that captures its essence, mood, or message in a personal and creative way.
A jury will select three finalists, from which the winner will be chosen.
CARDENAL MENDOZA SKETCHERS ON-SITE
As part of the creative impulse behind the lllustrators Awards, we're launching a unique artistic experience: Sketchers On-site. A group of illustrators will visit the installations of our iconic bodega to capture, in their sketchbooks, its essence, history, and atmosphere.
From aging cellars to the most iconic corners of the Brandy de Jerez production process, each sketch will offer a personal interpretation of the space, turning the bodega into a living illustrated gallery.