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
Blog Latest
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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
Tasting Room
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Van Ryns Distillers Reserve 12yr R450.00
For me, their crowning glory. Van Ryns Distillers Reserve 12yr is perhaps my favourite brandy tasted to date. Satisfies at any occasion. My rating: 21/25
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KWV Imoya VSOP Brandy R350.00
Fitting for me somewhere between the 10 and 15 year brandies in the range, KWV Imoya VSOP brandy is a blend of 20, 10, 8 and 3 year old brandies bottled slightly stronger at 40%. My rating: 17/25
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Rémy Martin V.S.O.P Cognac R550.00
Perhaps one of the world’s most recognised and famous Cognac brands, Rémy Martin VSOP is the entry level in SA. My rating is 18/25
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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
