Magazine: Die Huisgenoot , Date:2 April 1948, p28 and 83. Article: Eerste na-oorlogse Bisley. Merkwaardige prestasies van SA Aged in French oak barrels, it has iconic aromas of ripe summer fruits and toasted hazelnuts and a smooth, full-bodied taste.

He married Joyce le Roux from Franschhoek, South Africa in 1926. Out of the marriage four children were born: Aside from Cognac brandy made in the south west of France, there's also Armagnac brandy, which comes from just a little further south than the Cognac region. Arriving in a bright golden straw yellow hue, this Armagnac is a great introduction to a type of brandy you might not have thought to try before. Jacobus Petrus (Kosie) Marais (22 June 1900 – 8 April 1963), [1] was the son of Jacobus Petrus (Kowie) Marais and Catharina Elizabeth (Kitty) Eksteen. He was known for brandy-making.Full-bodied, but smooth with a variety of flavors that perfectly combine to create a lingering and supple finish. Best Before' dates (not to be confused with 'Use By' dates found on products such as fresh meat and fish) are simply a manufacturers guideline concerned to a products quality. Aged in the traditional Solera system, sherry-soaked barrels give this brandy its distinct taste and warm colour. None of these terms affect your legal rights and these are not diminished in any way. If any term is held to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, that term is automatically omitted from the terms to minimum extent necessary to comply with the law and without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remainder. Newspaper: Die Landman, 27 April 1934 Article: Prestasies van Robertson se baasskut (Translated: Performances of Robertson top shooter)

Marais founded the company Southern Liqueur Company. He started to make Brandy. [4] [5] S.E. Warren, a director of KWV encouraged him in 1935 to produce and market brandy. His brand were called Klipdrift (the name comes from the farm's name) [6] It gives a very mellow flavour with a nice smooth after taste - again, a good option if you're just getting into brandy and don't want to be put off by a taste that's too powerful and overwhelming.After a selfless act of bravery led to an extraordinarily generous gift, a genuine lifelong friendship between neighbours was born. Asbach has won many awards for their brandies, including the Gold prize at the World Spirit Awards for this specific brandy. And one warm night in 1938 at 8:02pm, when the first golden drops of Klipdrift were produced, it was only fitting that those neighbours share in the joy and success together. The first bottle was produced on 4 May 1938, at 8.02pm. On the farm Klipdrift two types of brandy were produced:

His brands has won awards and it's ranked as a brandy in South Africa and the world. It is still made to Marais's recipe. [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] Today his brandy is still sold in South Africa and other countries. This edition from Remy Martin is a tribute to the mastery of La Maison Remy Martin who was recognised in 1738 by the King of France. Aromas include flowers, honey and lime blossom. When sipping this spirit, you'll enjoy a balanced spicy flavour that's rich on the palate. Hints of liquorice, violet, plums and fresh pear give the drink an elegant texture, while the subtle vanilla and menthol finish top the drink off perfectly.This cognac offers generous notes of plum and fig marmalade as well as intense oaky notes of toffee and toasted bread - the perfect blend of sweet and woody. Book: Annals of the University of Stellenbosch XI, B, 2, The evolution of Palaeolithic technique. Date: October 1933, p 6, Author: Heese C.H.T.D Yvonne (married to Buirski), Valerie (married to Noli) Lynette (married to Lotz) and his only son Jeanniel Pierre Marais. A shelf show-stopper, this Martell XO is a premium Cognac you'll want to save for special occasions. The distinctive arch-shaped bottle puts it in another class to other rival spirits.