{"product_id":"mansas-whisky","title":"Mansas African  Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e750ml South African Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePREMIUM AFRICAN WHISKY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMansas is a bourbon style African whisky, challenging the status-quo and putting Africa on the new world whisky map!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePARTNERING WITH SMALL FARMERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collaborate closely with small farmers to ensure they follow best farming practices. This helps promote sustainable agriculture and supports local communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOUR GRAIN BILL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grain bill features yellow maize, sorghum, rye, and barley. Yellow Maize is locally sourced from Mpumalanga, South Africa. Once exported to Scotland for whisky production. Sorghum is a vital African crop, farmed for over 5,000 years. Used in traditional beers like Chibuku (Zambia), Pito (Ghana), and umqombothi (South Africa).\u003cbr\u003ePRODUCTION PROCESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrains are mashed, fermented using African yeast, and distilled in copper pot stills to produce the spirit.\u003cbr\u003eBARREL AGING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use reconditioned ex-red wine barrels, stored for 3-5 years in KwaZulu-Natal’s tropical climate, which accelerates the aging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and inviting with hints of caramel, vanilla, and subtle spice, reminiscent of bourbon’s signature sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and full-bodied, with notes of roasted nuts, brown sugar, and a touch of honey creating a balanced sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Palate\u003c\/strong\u003e: A wave of spice emerges: cinnamon, clove, and a hint of black pepper, adding complexity to the initial sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering notes of toasted oak, dark chocolate, and a subtle smoky undertone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comparable to a quality bourbon, with a unique African twist. Perfect for whiskey\u003cbr\u003eenthusiasts looking for something familiar yet distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48776511914177,"sku":"5060713960379","price":499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9308\/5889\/files\/Mansas.jpg?v=1731425774","url":"https:\/\/www.whisky-shop.co.za\/products\/mansas-whisky","provider":"Whisky Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}