Historical Context
Founded in Málaga in the 19th century, Bodegas Larios became one of the most important producers of wines and spirits in southern Spain. Among its brandies, 1866 Gran Reserva was regarded as the house’s flagship expression, positioned above the more widely distributed Príncipe, which received a shorter ageing period.
This bottle dates from the period when 1866 was still produced and aged at the historic Larios facilities in Málaga, approximately during the late 1960s or early 1970s.
During the 1990s, the Larios group became part of the international spirits industry and eventually came under the control of the French group Pernod Ricard. Following subsequent restructurings, the historic Málaga distillery ceased production and the 1866 brand was later acquired by Osborne, with production transferred to El Puerto de Santa María, in Jerez.
While the modern 1866 remains one of Spain’s leading premium brandies, collectors often regard these original Málaga bottlings as the most authentic expression of the historic Larios house, reflecting a production tradition that has since disappeared.
