| Tokara Potstill Brandy Tokara Winery has released its third five-year-old Potstill Brandy made from Chenin Blanc grapes sourced from neighbouring vineyards. The Tokara Five year old Potstill Brandy, produced in a copper Potstill, is a first for winemaker Miles Mossop who worked in close conjunction with brandy consultant Buks Venter, who previously headed brandy distillation and maturation at KWV. The Chenin Blanc grapes were picked in January 2002 and the base wine had a citrus character with concentrated fruit aromas of pear, pineapple and green apple. Hand distillation, using a gas flame-heated Prulho Potstill from the town of Cognac, started in April 2000 and the traditional double distillation process was used to retain only the 'heart' fraction. The resultant spirit was 72% alcohol volume and this was filled into a combination of 300 litre new and 20-year-old French oak brandy barrels, with a five-year maturation contributing to the brandy's distinct characteristics. About 2000 litres were produced with the final blending of the debut Tokara Potstill Brandy taking placed prior to bottling in 2007 to adjust the brandy strength to 40% alcohol volume and to create a distinctive spirit with balanced flavours and a fine length of aftertaste. Wine Direct is promoting the Tokara 5 year old potstill brandy to all Virgin Money Credit Card holders this June 2009. If you pay with your Virgin Money Credit Card you are entitled to a 5% discount off the price. This means you will be paying R385. This distinctive and sophisticated brandy could be the winning gift for Dad this Father’s Day! To order the Tokara brandy just visit our shop, place your order and pay with your Virgin Money Credit Card.
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