Tokara XO Potstill Brandy in Gift Box
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Tokara XO Potstill Brandy in Gift Box
Tokara is a family-owned wine estate in Stellenbosch's Helshoogte area, where its vineyards benefit from the combination of mountain slopes, varied soils and a cool influence from the surrounding Stellenbosch landscape. Alongside its wines, Tokara has developed a reputation for carefully crafted potstill brandy, using Chenin Blanc grapes from its Stellenbosch vineyards. The Tokara XO Potstill Brandy begins with Chenin Blanc harvested at relatively low ripeness to produce a high-acid base wine suited to distillation. The wine is double-distilled in a traditional copper Pruhlo Alambic potstill, retaining only the heart of the spirit. It is then matured slowly in 300-litre French Limousin oak barrels, with the XO blend comprising casks aged for a minimum of 10 years and some for up to 17 years. This prolonged maturation is central to the brandy's depth, texture and dried-fruit character.
Colour: Rich golden amber with a deep copper glow.
Nose: Complex aromas of dried apricot, fig and ripe peach combine with caramel, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom add lift, while a subtle raspberry character brings an appealing freshness.
Palate: Rich, rounded and silky, with layers of caramel, dried apricot, fig and cocoa butter followed by cinnamon, nutmeg and gentle oak spice. The long maturation gives the spirit considerable depth while allowing the fruit and spice characters to remain integrated rather than dominated by oak.
Finish: Long and warming, with dried fruit, caramel, baking spice and a lingering hint of pepper and citrus peel.
- Food Pairing : Tokara XO Potstill Brandy is best enjoyed slowly after dinner, neat in a tulip-shaped or brandy glass to allow its aromas to develop. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, crème brûlée, dried fruit and nut desserts, or a mature cheese board. Its rich caramel, dried-fruit and spice character also makes it an excellent companion to a cigar for those who enjoy the traditional pairing.
- Drink before: Ready to enjoy; brandy does not continue to mature once bottled.
- Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Medals Won: Double Gold - Intercontinental Spirits Challenge 2023. Gold - The Brandy Masters 2022, in the South African Pot Still Aged Over 13 Years category. Gold - The Brandy Masters 2021. 5 Stars - Platter's South African Wine Guide 2022.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Varied soils.
- Alcohol Content: 40%
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