-44%Pour this and you get deep amber in the glass and a warm hit of dried fruit, vanilla and oak coming up to meet you. It's smooth, mellow and a touch fancy, the kind of brandy you sip slowly while the night winds down. Five years resting in oak does that. And because it lands in its own gift box, it's the bottle you grab when you need to show up looking like you put thought in. You barely did. We did the heavy lifting.
Nose first: dried fruit (think raisins and a little fig), soft vanilla and a clean lick of oak. On the tongue it's full but gentle, no burn fighting you. There's a quiet floral lift in there too, then a long, smooth finish that fades slow and easy. Mellow and complex without being heavy. The 40% is there, just dressed up nicely.
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Where it's from
This comes from the Odessa Brandy Factory in Ukraine, on the Black Sea coast, and the name carries real weight. The Shustov family started it back in 1863, sticking to French Charentais-style stills and oak-barrel aging. The flex? At the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris, Shustov's brandy won the Grand Prix and was the only producer outside France ever allowed to call its spirit cognac. That's the heritage in your glass.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Shustoff 5yrs Valentine's Gift?
Shustoff 5yrs Valentine's Gift is KSh 2,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Shustoff 5 Stars Brandy taste like?
Mellow and smooth with dried fruit, vanilla and oak, a soft floral note and a long, easy finish. It's full-flavoured but never harsh.
- What is the ABV of Shustoff 5 Stars Brandy?
It's 40% ABV, in a 500ml bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Neat at room temperature in a snifter or tulip glass is best. Warm it in your hand to open it up, or add one big ice cube if you like it softer.
- What food pairs with it?
Dark chocolate, aged cheese, roasted nuts and dried fruit all work. Anything sweet and a little rich.
- Where is Shustoff 5 Stars Brandy from?
Ukraine, made at the historic Odessa Brandy Factory carrying the Shustov heritage that dates back to 1863.
- How long is it aged?
At least five years in oak barrels, which is where the smooth, mellow character and that deep amber colour come from.
- Does it come in a gift box?
Yes. It's presented as a gift set, so it's ready to give straight out of the bag.
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Shustoff 5yrs Valentine's Gift price in Kenya
Buy Shustoff 5yrs Valentine's Gift online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.