Locally produced Van Ryn\u2019s 15-year-old potstill brandy has been named the World\u2019s Best Wine Brandy at the 2023 World Brandy Awards announced in London, beating fierce competition from France, the United States, Australia and South Africa\u2019s most prominent brandy producers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the second consecutive year Van Ryn\u2019s has been awarded this prestigious accolade and the third in four years. In 2022 Van Ryn\u2019s 20-year-old potstill brandy was announced the World\u2019s Best Wine Brandy and in 2020 Van Ryn\u2019s 12-year-old potstill brandy, achieved the same title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hosted by TheDrinksReport.com, the World Brandy Awards rewards the finest brandies from around the world, tasting each entry blind and scoring the brandies according to nose, palate and finish, balance, character, complexity and overall quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The panel of international judges praised Van Ryn\u2019s 15-year-old potstill brandy as \u201cA symphony of aromas unfold, very complex and also well balanced between the scents. Big and powerful but still elegant. Great.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An overjoyed master blender Marlene Bester says this latest World\u2019s Best title is truly the highlight of her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBrandies are appealing to a new generation who embrace authenticity, gravitate towards products with a story to tell, and migrate to those that have the credentials. These World\u2019s Best accolades achieved over the past four years, segment our commitment to innovation, quality and the art of crafting exceptional brandy, building on our reputation as one of the world\u2019s leading fine brandy houses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Van Ryn\u2019s 15-year-old brandy is fragrant with notes of cigar box, orange peel, and balanced oak. Dark chocolate, warm spice, integrated oak, and fruit create a creamy and complex finish. Enjoy neat, on the rocks or as the base for a range of refreshing and innovative cocktails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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