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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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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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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Kingna 12 year old brandy R450.00
Hand crafted in small volumes at the Kingna distillery in Montagu, the 12 year old delivers the most complex and amazing nose of any brandy I have ever tasted. 17 /25
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Nederburg Solera R170.00
Nederburg Solera is a potstill gem from Paarl. Nederburg produce this brandy using the Spanish “Solera” method widely used in sherry production. My rating: 16/25
