For the second time in the short space of only four months, Van Ryn’s brandies have received another World’s Best Brandy Trophy. This time it was Van Ryn’s 12-year-old potstill brandy that received the World’s Best Brandy Trophy for brandies 11 years and older at the 2023 International Spirits Challenge announced in London.

 

The House of Klipdrift is proud to announce a brand-new member of the Klipdrift family. It’s Klipdrift but with something a little extra to elevate the ordinary and add more excitement to #GoldBetweenFriends. 

 

Boplaas Family Vineyards has released a first-of-its-kind potstill brandy. Boplaas 2005 Single Harvest 17YO Potstill Brandy’s rarity in the Boplaas range stems from the spirit having been made from a single harvest and a single vineyard.

 

South Africa is predominantly known as a rainbow nation because it is made up of so many diverse cultures and religions.

 

It’s a good time to honour the fabulous alcoholic beverages that have become synonymous with Cyprus. From a cocktail made especially for a king to one of the oldest wines in the world that was once proclaimed the wine of kings, Cyprus has plenty to be mighty proud of! Here are three proudly Cypriot drinks that should go down a treat next time you find yourself in this idyllic location.

 

Every cigar lover has probably heard about the formula of three “C”: coffee, cognac, and the cigar. However, not everyone knows that it should not be taken quite literally, and the list of alcohol combined with tobacco can be expanded. Today, we will tell you how to do it right.

 

Using only three ingredients, the Royal Jack Cocktail is easy to build and remains true to its Applejack brandy base.

 

If you’ve ever wondered what makes a Cognac different from an Armagnac, wonder no more! The world of brandy is a vast one. Brandy is a category of spirit that is made from distilled wine or fermented fruit juice. Its name derives from the Dutch word “brandewijn,” which translates to “burnt wine”. The French were distilling wine in the early 16th century, but the Dutch would popularize the spirit and make it go global. As the Dutch travelled the world, they wanted a way to transport this delicious French wine they were buying up. They found that it was much easier to fit on the boat if they distilled it down and decreased its volume.

 

South Africa is celebrating with the announcement that the locally produced Van Ryn’s 20-year-old potstill brandy has been awarded World’s Best Wine Brandy at the 2022 World Brandy Awards.

 

Culture is an essential part of the lives of South Africans.  As we exist in modern society, it’s equally important to continuously have conversations on culture to understand the real significance behind our cultural traditions and perceived misconceptions that may arise from certain practices.