Brandy has been made in South Africa since the late 17th century. The practice was inspired by, and was roughly contemporary with, the development of the Cognac industry in France. Unlike its ...

For the second consecutive year, the prestigious title of the world’s best brandy at the 2024 World Drink Awards was bestowed upon a South African brandy, Van Ryn’s 15 YO Potstill Brandy.

Karate Water. These are the orders ringing out in bars across South Africa as thrifty consumers switch from imported, big-brand whisky to various types of locally produced brandy to quench their ...

In moments, we were handed a welcome drink of brandy blended with apricot and peach juice. We clinked glasses: Good morning, South Africa! In the center of the room, a massive copper vessel gleamed.

I must admit that before I came to South Africa, I had absolutely no idea that the country had its own brandy industry – and an award-winning one at that. Wine, yes; but brandy, no. Not that I'm ...

At the 2024 World Drinks Awards South Africa’s Van Ryn’s 15-Year-Old Potsill Brandy was awarded ‘World’s Best Wine Brandy’, for the second consecutive year, beating fierce competition ...

Karate Water. These are the orders ringing out in bars across South Africa as thrifty consumers switch from imported, big-brand whisky to various types of locally produced brandy to quench their ...