AGUARDENTE 1920 BRANDY
R475,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Smells of wood, earth, and varnish, a touch of the flavor of red wine, apple pie spice and hot caramel syrup.
Palate: Dark ripe fruit – grapes, blackberries, plums.
Finish: A vibrant taste of oak nut and caramel.
BERTRAMS TRIPLE R BRANDY
R167,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Dried fruit, Vanilla, oak and spice on the nose.
Palate: The palate consists out of dried fruit, vanilla, oak and a hint of spice.
Finish: An extra dry and super smooth finish.
BERTRAMS VO BRANDY
R230,00Bertrams VO Brandy is a premium brandy that is well-known for its exceptional quality and flavor profile. This brandy is typically presented in a sleek and elegant 750ml bottle, which is adorned with an intricate label that showcases the brand's heritage and reputation.
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: This Brandy reveals candied fruit and citrus flavour on the nose, which are often accompanied by spices
Palate: The taste may consist of spices, leather, caramelised fruit, and citrus.
Finish: A strong spicy finish.
BOSCHENDAL XO BRANDY
R759,00
BUFFELSFONTEIN BRANDEWYN
R215,00Buffelsfontein Brandy (Brandewyn) is a South African produced smooth and easy drinking brandy, matured for a period of three years. Crafted by the creators of the famous Buffelsfontein Baardolie, it has been likened to the soothing sound of rain on an iron roof, a cold cloth on a hot forehead and grandma’s roast leg of lamb. Cheers to the original bush beard man favourite!
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A complex nose of strawberry and red cherry notes.
Palate: Refined layers of vanilla and spice on the palate.
Finish: A soft finish.
COPPER REPUBLIC HONEYBUSH WOOD FINISH
R525,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A wonderful balance of ripe fruit aromas and gentle spices blend with luxurious smokey hints.
Palate: A delightfully unusual taste with sweet hints from the honeybush wood and deeper smokey notes with soft spiced flavours.
Finish: A long, warm and lingering sweetness.
AWARDS:
International Wine & Spirits Competition: Bronze (2020)
COPPER REPUBLIC ROOIBOS WOOD FINISH
R525,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A delicate balance of fresh fruit aromas and sweet rooibos notes.
Palate: A well-balanced brandy with sweet rooibos wood hints, subtle fruity flavours and a rich, smokey bourbon note.
Finish: A long, lingering rooibos wood sweetness.
AWARDS:
International Wine & Spirits Competition: Bronze (2020)
DIEMERSFONTEIN 10 YO POTSTILL BRANDY
R515,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Wonderful sweet spice aromas, like cinnamon, blend with roasted nuts and Christmas cake notes.
Palate: A wonderful spicy flavour enhances slightly roasted nuances.
Finish: A delectable, lingering finish.
FLIGHT OF THE FISH EAGLE
R209,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Sweet honey notes blend with grass and straw and hints of almonds, apples and spice.
Palate: Fruity flavours take the spotlight.
Finish: Silky and lingering.
AWARDS:
World Brandy Awards: Bronze (2022)
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Bronze (2019), Silver Outstanding (2018)
GINGER BRAND MAN BRANDY
R235,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Wonderful sweet spice aromas, like cinnamon, blend with roasted nuts and Christmas cake notes.
Palate: A wonderful spicy flavour enhances slightly roasted nuances.
Finish: A delectable, lingering finish.
JA NEE FOK BRANDY
R310,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Sweet vanilla with lovely fruity notes that excite the nose.
Palate: A wonderful cohesion of vanilla, hazelnut, raisin and fruity flavours.
Finish: A seriously smooth and lingering finish.
JOSEPH BARRY MUSCAT
R381,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Muscat aromas with candied pineapple, litchi and a hint of lemon rind
Palate: The palate is luxuriously complex – sultana, honey, marmalade, dried peach and just a touch of cinnamon spice.
Finish: The finish is soft, lingering and perfectly balanced.
JOSEPH BARRY VS
R470,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Lively fruit aromas of apple, pear, orange peel and lemon engage the nose.
Palate: The aromas on the nose are enhanced on the palate with oak, raisins and a hint of coconut.
Finish: The finish is fruit-laden, smooth and complex.
JOSEPH BARRY VSOP
R599,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Tropical aromas of pineapple, passion fruit and banana on the nose.
Palate: The aromas on the nose are perfectly complemented by guava and fig flavours on the palate.
Finish: A well-rounded fruity finish follows with a soft mouth feel and hints of mellow wood.
AWARDS:
Veritas: Silver (2016)
KARO XO CAPE BRANDY
R460,00Blended under the watchful eye of renowned Master Distiller Kobus Gelderblom at Oude Molen distillery, Karo Cape Brandy XO is double distilled in copper pot stills and matured in French oak barrels for 13 years. The brandy uses Colombar grapes grown between the Swartberg and Langeberg mountain ranges. Legend has it that these grapes were planted and conjured by the hands of heroine Karo – a wild haired goddess whose image is depicted on the bottle. Bottled at 40%
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: A hint of vanilla and spice on the nose.
Palate: A unique flavour combination of delicate dried peaches and litchi with a hint of delicate herbs from the Karoo bush.
Finish: Smooth and lingering with a pleasing aftertaste of vanilla and apricot.
KLIPDRIFT
R205,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Soft baked citrus and floral notes perfume the nose.
Palate: Delectable fruity flavours balance the soft sweetness and natural acidity.
Finish: A light golden sugar note in the finish.
AWARDS:
Veritas: Silver (2022)
The Trophy Spirits Show: Silver (2021)
International Wine & Spirits Competition: Bronze (2019), Gold (2019)
KLIPDRIFT PREMIUM
R230,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Wonderful cedar and tobacco aromas blend with warm spice, apple, and walnut notes.
Palate: The aromatic infusions create a wonderful sipping experience that coats the mouth.
Finish: A long, lingering finish.
AWARDS:
Veritas: Gold (2016)
KWV 10 YEAR OLD BRANDY
R402,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Quite light and floral with pronounced citrus and soft fruit notes. Apricots, peaches and red berries.
Palate: Very soft in the mouth but retains a lemon note, that turns to baked peach in syrup shot through with spicy pepper.
Finish: This is where the spice notes come more to the fore but its all very light and restrained.
AWARDS:
Veritas: Gold (2022), Double gold (2021)
World Brandy Awards: Gold (2020)
KWV 12 YEAR OLD BRANDY
R505,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Quite light and floral with pronounced citrus and soft fruit notes. Apricots, peaches and red berries.
Palate: Very soft in the mouth but retains a lemon note, that turns to baked peach in syrup shot through with spicy pepper.
Finish: This is where the spice notes come more to the fore but its all very light and restrained.
AWARDS:
The Trophy Spirits Show: Silver (2022)
Veritas: Double gold (2022)
World Brandy Awards: Bronze (2021 & 2020)
KWV 15 YEAR OLD BRANDY
R880,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Ripe and dried fruit, plum, cinnamon, citrus, honey, tawny port, vanilla and sweet tobacco.
Palate: Oak, dried fruit, a hint of coffee, Crème brûlée delicate nuances of chocolate, caramel and nuts.
Finish: Elegant, long flavour and velvet soft.
AWARDS:
World Brandy Awards: Bronze (2022)
The Trophy Spirits Show: Gold (2022)
Veritas: Double gold (2021 & 2022)
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Bronze (2021)
KWV 20 YEAR OLD
R1725,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Citrus, honey, cigar box, tropical fruits and pineapple.
Palate: Fruit cake, spices oak wood and honey.
Finish: Rich, long flavour, satin soft.
AWARDS;
Veritas: Double Gold (2021 & 2019)
The Trophy Spirits show: Silver (2020), Trophy (2019)
International Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Outstanding (2018)
KWV 3 YEAR OLD BRANDY
R208,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Soft fruity aromas.
Palate: A wonderful balance of fresh, ripe fruit flavours with soft natural acidity.
Finish: A medium-length finish.
AWARDS:
The Trophy Spirits Show: Bronze (2022)
Veritas: Double gold (2021), Gold (2018 & 2017)
KWV 5 YEAR OLD BRANDY
R235,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Delicious ripe fruit explode from the nose.
Palate: A wonderful balance of delicate fruity flavours.
Finish: A delectable, lingering finish.
AWARDS:
World Brandy Awards: Silver (2022)
The Trophy Spirits Show: Silver (2022)
Veritas: Gold (2021), Silver (2020)
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold (2018)
MUSGRAVE COPPER BLACK HONEY BRANDY
R489,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Intense sweet prune aromas blend with hints of honey, liquorice and a light molasses aroma.
Palate: Deep caramel notes blend with complex bourbon flavours and soft savoury hints.
Finish: A delectable African Winter Honey finish.
AWARDS:
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Trophy winner (2021).
MUSGRAVE COPPER VANILLA POTSTILL BRANDY
R415,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Rich and creamy vanilla aromas blend with tangerine notes.
Palate: A delicate palate with rich, creamy vanilla flavours and soft subtle hints of figs and dried fruit.
Finish: Lingering dried fruit notes in the finish.
AWARDS:
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold (2021).
MYSTIC BOER PREMIUM BRANDY
R239,00South African Potstill Brandy has started to dominate international competitions in the last number of years. One notable entrant is the Mystic Boer Potstill, whose Adriaan Eksteen is one of a growing army on a mission to bring Potstill to the public’s attention.
Their Cape Brandy Potstill boasts a combination of brandies aged for 3, 5 and 6 years respectively – all distilled in copper potstills.
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Aromas of fruit.
Palate: Smooth and fruity.
Finish: A spirited long finish.
PAROW BRANDY
R230,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: The typical brandy notes compliment the subtle sweet notes.
Palate: Lovely encompassing, fresh apple and sweet pear flavours.
Finish: A slightly sweeter finish than expected from brandy.
RICHELIEU
R217,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Enticing ripe plum and prune aromas enhance the delicate vanilla mocha and almond hints.
Palate: A full-bodied brandy with a refreshing, intense flavour.
Finish: A wonderfully smooth, clean and dry finish.
AWARDS:
International Wine & Spirits Competition: Silver (2022)
World Brandy Awards: Gold (2022)
International Spirits Challenge: Silver (2022)
RICHELIEU 10 YEAR OLD BRANDY
R295,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Aromas of plums, prunes, polished leather, cigar box and liquorice.
Palate: Vanilla and fudge flavours curl around the mouth, heralding dried fruits, and spice with smokey woody characters. Cashmere flow, subtle, powerful and complex.
Finish: The finish is warm, satisfying and lengthy.
AWARDS:
World Brandy Awards: Bronze (2022)
Veritas: Double Gold (2022)
International Spirits Challenge: Silver (2021)
The Trophy Spirits show: Silver (2021)
SIX DOGS XO BRANDY
R1410,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Subtle fynbos honey aromas blend with oak barrel notes to create a rich and warm nose.
Palate: A warm and inviting palate blends fruitier notes with rich brandy flavours.
Finish: Lingering honey notes complement the passion fruit and dried peach flavours.
SUGARBIRD CAPE FYNBOS XO BRANDY
R623,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Enchanting sweet prune and dark chocolate aromas blend expertly with hints of vanilla.
Palate: The luxurious vanilla flavours bring out crisp dark chocolate notes and grounding sweet prune.
Finish: A full and lingering finish.
UNIT 43 POTSTILL BRANDY
R320,00This Unit43 Potstill 5 year old brandy is matured in reclaimed oak red wine barrals.
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Hints of Caramel on the nose.
Palate: Robust and full bodied with hints of caramel.
Finish: A rich and balanced finish.
WELLINGTON VO BRANDY
R214,00The Wellington VO Brandy 750ml is a top-selling South African spirit and a true icon.
This natural brandy is made with specially selected Colombard and Chenin Blanc wines and distilled in 1000-litre pot stills for a deep concentration of aromas.
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: The aroma is of apricots, raisins, vanilla, prunes, caramel and almonds.
Palate: It's taste consists of more subtle fruit flavors with cinnamon and a blend of spices.
Finish: A smooth lingering finish.
AWARDS:
International Spirits Challenge: Silver (2019 & 2018)
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2018 & 2015)
WILDEBEEST BRANDEWYN SWART
R299,00A premium quality brandy with an exceptionally high pot still content. Naturally sweetened with sweet wine from the Villiersdorp region. Full-bodied with a fruity aftertaste and a balanced elegant mouthfeel. Made from outstanding quality Chenin grapes, aged to perfection, and bottled for your enjoyment.