{"product_id":"oude-meester-12-year-old-sovereign-brandy-south-african-brandy","title":"Oude Meester 12 Year Old Sovereign Brandy","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOude Meester Souverein 12 Year Old – Vintage South African Potstill Brandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinguished historical brandy representing an earlier generation of South Africa's premium aged spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced under the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOude Meester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name, this vintage expression reflects the country's longstanding tradition of grape distillation, careful oak maturation and refined brandy craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 years in oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Oude Meester Souverein was created to offer a smooth, mature and elegant drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical examples describe the brandy as pot-distilled and matured in French oak, giving it the richness and complexity associated with traditional South African aged brandy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended maturation develops an inviting combination of dried fruits, mellow oak, warming spice and delicate sweetness, creating a balanced and rewarding character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, expect aromas of dried peaches, raisins, dates and seasoned oak, complemented by gentle vanilla and caramel notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is rounded and expressive, with rich fruit flavours, soft oak sweetness and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is smooth and lingering, with mature oak and gentle dried-fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of this historical bottling is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunusual decanter-style bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which was also offered in an attractive window-display presentation box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurviving examples have been associated with the 1980s, making this an interesting discovery for collectors of vintage South African spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the later Oude Meester Souverein 18 Year Old, this historical 12-year-old expression represents an earlier chapter in the brand's development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOude Meester Souverein 12 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines mature potstill brandy character with the appeal of an unusual vintage presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating addition to collections of historical South African brandy, discontinued spirits and distinctive decanter bottlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Please note box included. Box in fair condition consistent with age. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dried peaches, raisins, dates and seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich dried fruit, gentle caramel, mellow oak and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth and warming, with lingering fruit sweetness and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oude Meester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67926868099350,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/oude-meester-souverein-12-year-old-vintage-brand.png?v=1794147737","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/oude-meester-12-year-old-sovereign-brandy-south-african-brandy","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}