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
Veritas 2015 Brandy winners
Brandy Awards, Brandy News
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August 26, 2015
Hennessy Cognac 250 Year Tour
Brandy Events, Brandy News, Brandy Producers
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August 7, 2015
An audience with Martell Cognac
Brandy News, Brandy Producers
most recent tasting
Hess Alambic 5 yo Brandy R220.00
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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KWV 15 Year old Brandy R550.00
Currently the penultimate offering in the premium KWV range, KWV 15 year old brandy is truly a masterpiece. My rating: 22/25
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Oude Molen Rene Single Cask Brandy R370.00
A stunningly different and complex gem from Oude Molen. One of 109 casks is set aside from the rest for single barrel bottling. My rating 19/25
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Van Ryns Collectors Reserve 20yr R1,100.00
Currently the oldest in the Range, the Van Ryns Collectors Reserve 20yr potstil has complex layers of time etched into its soul. My rating: 20/25
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Pierre Croizet XO R1,500.00
The first (an so far only!) cognac to make my collection, Pierre Croizet XO is surprisingly different, and very smooth despite the extra 2 % ABV. My rating: 17/25
