{"product_id":"kwv-20-year-old-1990-1990-bottling-south-african-brandy","title":"KWV 20 Year Old 1980-1990 Bottling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKWV 20 Year Old – Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s Bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional vintage South African potstill brandy, representing an earlier generation of one of the country's most respected premium brandy expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKWV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this distinguished 20-year-old brandy reflects South Africa's longstanding tradition of fine grape distillation and extended oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from wine-derived spirit and traditionally double-distilled in copper pot stills, KWV 20 Year Old is matured for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 years in carefully selected French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended maturation develops remarkable depth, elegance and complexity, bringing together the richness of mature grape spirit with the refined influence of seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular older bottling dates from approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 1980s to early 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important period in South Africa's brandy-making history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematte-black bottle and historical label design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distinguish it from the modern KWV XXO 20 Year Old presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brandy offers an inviting profile of dried fruit, orange peel, honeyed sweetness, roasted nuts and warming oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, layers of rich fruitcake, caramel, toasted almonds, dark chocolate and mellow wood notes create a beautifully rounded and satisfying character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is long and warming, with lingering dried fruits, gentle spice and mature oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its flavour, this bottling carries considerable historical interest. A brandy bottled around 1990 after two decades of maturation contains spirit distilled no later than approximately 1970, offering a connection to an earlier era of South African distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike contemporary KWV 20 Year Old releases, this vintage presentation preserves the appearance and character of a historical bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKWV 20 Year Old Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s Bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compelling addition to collections of vintage South African brandy, historical KWV releases and traditionally matured potstill spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant expression of South African brandy heritage, combining exceptional age, traditional craftsmanship and distinctive vintage presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Please note box included. Box in fair condition consistent with age. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dried apricots, orange peel, honeycomb, toasted almonds, polished oak and delicate spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich fruitcake, honeyed figs, caramel, roasted nuts, dark chocolate and warming French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and elegant, with lingering dried fruit, mellow spice and mature oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe South African Brandy Foundation identifies citrus, honeycomb, dried fruit, roasted nuts and fruitcake among the characteristic notes of KWV 20 Year Old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KWV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67926808330518,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/kwv-20-year-old-vintage-brandy-1980s-1990s.png?v=1794145495","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/kwv-20-year-old-1990-1990-bottling-south-african-brandy","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}