{"product_id":"paarl-rock-12-year-old-brandy","title":"Paarl Rock 12 Year Old Brandy","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaarl Rock 12 Year Old Private Reserve Brandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinctive vintage South African brandy, presented in a traditional stoneware decanter that reflects an earlier era of the country's spirits industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaarl Wine \u0026amp; Brandy Co. Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this historical expression originates from South Africa's celebrated Western Cape winelands, a region with a longstanding tradition of wine production and brandy making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Paarl Rock Private Reserve represents the craftsmanship and patient ageing associated with premium South African brandy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts most recognisable feature is the unusual stoneware bottle, a departure from conventional glass packaging. The decorative ceramic presentation gives this expression a distinctive vintage appearance and makes it especially appealing to collectors of historical South African spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurviving examples have been documented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottles at 38% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with historical auction records confirming the existence of the expression by the early 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike contemporary South African brandies, Paarl Rock 12 Year Old is seldom encountered in modern retail, making its historical presentation an interesting discovery for enthusiasts of older domestic spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brandy's extended maturation suggests a mature, oak-influenced character, with potential notes of dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its drinking appeal, this expression offers a connection to South Africa's brandy-making heritage and the traditional presentation styles that were popular among premium spirits of previous decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive stoneware decanter, original label and historical producer identification contribute to its collector interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaarl Rock 12 Year Old Private Reserve Brandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an appealing addition to collections of vintage South African brandy, historical ceramic decanters and older spirits from the Cape Winelands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating example of South African brandy heritage, combining a 12-year age statement with an unusual and memorable vintage presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possible aromas of dried apricot, caramel, vanilla, honey and gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Potential notes of ripe fruit, toffee, toasted nuts and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expected to be mellow and oak-influenced, with lingering sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paarl Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67926819995926,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/paarl-rock-12-year-old-bottle-and-box.png?v=1794146279","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/paarl-rock-12-year-old-brandy","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}