cape potstill brandy

The Cape Brandy Distillers Guild is a collective of Cape Potstill Brandy producers in South Africa’s Cape Wine Region serving to preserve and uphold a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Cape Brandy, comparable to Cognac and Champagne, ensuring authenticity and provenance for future generations.

Crafted with intention: Is Cape Brandy South Africa’s Next Collectible Luxury?

In today's market where aged whiskies and Cognacs fetch staggering sums, Cape Brandy is quietly asserting itself as South Africa’s hidden gem in the realm of collectible spirits. It’s not just a nod to heritage—it’s poised to be a serious commodity. What sets Cape Brandy apart is its strict adherence to traditional potstill methods, combined with the exceptional quality of South African grapes. Crafted from varietals such as Chenin Blanc, Colombar, and Cinsaut, grapes that also produce fine South African wines. In September 2017, a 40‑year‑old Cape Potstill Brandy from Van Ryn’s Distillery...

CAPE BRANDY ORIGINS

THE CAPE BRANDY COLLECTIVE

WHAT MAKES A CAPE BRANDY?

Has Cape Brandy Lost Its Roots in the Vineyard?

A reflection on the balance between wine heritage and modern spirit marketing Cape Brandy’s history is deeply...

We are only too aware that the only way top end brandy can grow is the.

The emerging aspirational market - and where Cognac is humming. Export - and this only achievable letting the world...

CAPE BRANDY, LIKE FRENCH COGNAC, SETS ITSELF APART.

 ……  South African brandy gets REAL After five years of intense efforts by the Cape Brandy Distillers Guild,...

THE CAPE BRANDY COLLECTIVE

xo

Aged in Oak casks of less than 340 litres for a minimum of ten years

VSOP

Aged in Oak casks of less than 340 litres for a minimum of five years

VS

Aged in Oak casks of less than 340 litres for a minimum of three years