Boplaas
6Y Single Grain Tawny Cask Whisky
Whisky from South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Spirits have been distilled at Boplaas since 1880, when the first order of potstill brandy casks were sent to Cape Town by ox wagon for delivery to London. In those days taxes could be paid with brandy. After the repeal of distilling licenses in the early 1920’s, Boplaas’ copper potstill lay dormant for almost 70 years until it was fired up again in 1989, when legislation changed. Five years later, in 1994, Boplaas released the very first estate brandy. It was baptised Boplaas 5 Year Potstill Brandy and served at the presidential inauguration banquet of Nelson Mandela.
Boplaas small batch single grain Whisky aged in old bourbon casks and finished in old Tawny Port casks – medium-bodied whisky that most palates will enjoy.
Nose:
This is a whisky for savouring. The multi-layered nose shows a fruitcake nose tinged with winter spices, most notably cloves and cardamom, and highlights of cocoa bean, desiccated figs, rich apricots and raisins.
Palate:
Tawny character blooms on the palate – it’s bold, rounded and viscous, with a pleasant balance of yellow-fruit sweetness and oak spice that lingers.
Finish:
Enjoy it neat at 15 – 17C, with a block of ice and/ or a splash of cool spring water.
Awards:
Platinum medal Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2018, best South African Whisky.