{"product_id":"supreme-kobe-brandy-rare-cask-20-year-old-japanese-brandy-750ml","title":"Supreme Kobe Brandy Rare Cask 20 Year Old Japanese Brandy 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupreme Kobe Brandy Rare Cask 20 Year Old is one of the rarest Japanese brandies to reach the United States: a grape brandy from Kobe, aged for two decades and presented in a heavy, square crystal-style decanter with a hand-brushed calligraphy label. It is a bottle for collectors who want to explore Japan beyond whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brandy comes from Kobe Yubina Estate, a Kobe wine estate. Rather than distilling young, freshly clarified wine, the master distiller builds this brandy on well-aged wine, which brings extra depth before distillation even begins. The wine is then distilled twice in a Charentes-style pot still, the same type of still used in Cognac, producing a spirit with fine aromatics and a rounded texture. That spirit then rests for 20 years in oak before bottling at 45% ABV, a little above the usual brandy strength, which gives it extra body and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan's craft distillers are known for patience and precision, and two decades in cask is a long time for any brandy, let alone one from a region better known for its wine. The label's large brushstroke characters spell out Kobe, the port city at the heart of the estate's identity, and the gold-on-cream label notes its 20 years of ageing. The bottle is presented in a tall black gift box with gold detailing, making it an exceptional gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried figs, apricots, vanilla and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey and dried fruit, with dark chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with dried fruit and dark chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kobe Yubina Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Grape Brandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supreme Kobe Brandy, Rare Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled in a Charentes-style pot still from aged wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kobe, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat at room temperature in a tulip or snifter glass and give it a few minutes; the figs and apricots open first, followed by honey and chocolate. At 45% ABV, a drop or two of water can soften it if you like. It pairs naturally with dark chocolate, dried apricots or a mild cigar, and it makes a memorable gift for anyone who collects Japanese spirits or fine cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Supreme Kobe Brandy made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is distilled twice in a Charentes-style pot still from well-aged wine, then aged for 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Supreme Kobe Brandy 20 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 45% ABV, which is 90 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Supreme Kobe Brandy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made by Kobe Yubina Estate in Kobe, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac-and-brandy\"\u003eCognac \u0026amp; Brandy collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobe Yubina Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67963924742453,"sku":"VWS200431650","price":1917.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-581.webp?v=1793051821","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/supreme-kobe-brandy-rare-cask-20-year-old-japanese-brandy-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}