At Oude Molen in the picturesque Elgin Valley, Cognac-style brandy is being made according to centuries-old techniques. There is a place that is so special, so almost hidden from the outside world, it is like stepping back in time merely to go there.

Accessible via one of the most famous passes in the country, Sir Lowry’s, the Elgin Valley is steeped in character and atmosphere and is just the place where one can imagine thousands of barrels of brandy gathering character through the years. Nestled here like a child in the crook of its mother’s arm lies the historic town of Grabouw and the famous Oude Molen distillery, home of some of the finest brandies in the world.