This blog is an expression of my interest and passion for premium brandy. It is an exploration of the hidden and secretive world of this spirit, that I was fortunate enough to discover.
The name itself is tribute to one of the tastiest tall drinks I have yet to discover. A quality brandy mixed in a tall glass with ginger ale (not ginger beer) and lots of ice. Preferably a solid measure of Flight of the Fish Eagle, Nederburg Solera, or Oude Molen 100 Reserve.
Try it, you wont be disappointed
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October 12, 2015
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Hennessy Cognac 250 Year Tour
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An audience with Martell Cognac
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most recent tasting
Hess Alambic 5 yo Brandy R
From the quaint R62 town of Montagu, comes a very much unknown 5 year old potstill brandy from Mimosa Lodge. My rating is 16/25
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Oude Meester Reserve 12 Year Old Brandy R370.00
The 3rd oldest behind VSOP and Demant, Oude Meester Reserve 12 year old brandy is very well structured and matured. My rating: 18/25
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Joseph Barry 10 year old brandy R550.00
From the stunning R62 and Barrydale Cellars, Joseph Barry 10 year old brandy is the award winning flagship in a great potstill brandy range. My rating 18/25
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Bezalel XO Founders Reserve Brandy (10yo) R500.00
From Bezalel Wine and Brandy estate in the Northern Cape, comes this stunning 10 yo potstill, with a bottle design to match its true quality. My rating is 19 /25
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Van Ryns Vintage 10 year old brandy R229.00
One of the few vintage brandies we have to sample. Van Ryns Vintage 10 year old brandy is a super brandy, best served in a snifter with 1 block of ice. My rating: 19/25.
