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 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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Elsenburg 13 year old brandy R0.00
Distilled in small batches each year by final year students at the Elsenburg College of agriculture, this micro produced potstill packs a weight and a half in terms of taste and flavour. My rating is 20 /25
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Van Ryn’s AU.RA 30 year old brandy R20,000.00
The first 30 year brandy released in South Africa! Only 107 bottles made and a true masterpiece of brandy. Franco’s Score: 23/25
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Oude Meester Souverein 18 year old brandy R899.00
The oldest in the Oude Meester premium range, Oude Meester Souverein 18 year old brandy is as different and unique as it is complex. My rating: 20/25
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Chabot Napoleon Reserve Armagnac R450.00
A lovely variation from the lesser known producing region in France, Chabot Napoleon Armagnac is fresh, fruity and zesty. My rating: 17/25
