The Stellenbosch produced Van Ryn\u2019s 20-year-old potstill brandy was recently awarded the title of the World\u2019s Best Wine Brandy at the 2022 World Brandy Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The competition, which sees the finest brandies enter from around the world, is presented by TheDrinksReport.com, and rewards and promotes the world\u2019s best spirits to global consumers and trade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each entry is tasted blind and marked to an agreed and strictly enforced scoring system. Along with nose, palate and finish, judges review balance, character, complexity and quality of the entries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis \u2018World\u2019s Best\u2019 title is the highest accolade for which any master distiller aims. Our commitment to innovation, quality and the art of crafting exceptional brandy comes full circle with yet another global recognition,\u201d said Marlene Bester, Van Ryn\u2019s master blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe 20-year-old brandy is timeless and grandiose. It captures the tradition of hand-crafted, authentic potstill brandy \u2013 a tradition we continue today, following in the footsteps of our founders who achieved Van Ryn\u2019s first international award as far back as 1884.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Van Ryn\u2019s 20-year-old potstill brandy started its journey as chenin blanc and colombar wine. This base wine was then distilled in copper-pot stills, one of which is more than 200 years old and still used daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The low wine coming off the stills was separated into three parts: the head, heart and tail. Only the clear and pure liquid from the heart is used to craft Van Ryn\u2019s brandies. After a second distillation, it is prepared for maturation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the maturation process the brandy comes alive. When the colourless spirit is drawn off the potstills, the hand-selected oak barrels allow the brandy to come into character, developing the beautiful golden hues and concentrated flavours over 20 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After such a period potstill brandy is a rich, decadent brandy, with delicate sweet vanilla, spice and rose water, ending with a supremely velvety finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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