Another SA win at International Wine & Spirit Competition

The 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve was selected as the finest potstill brandy at the 47th annual edition of the IWSC, one of the most respected wine and spirit competitions in the world, which sets the international benchmark for quality. Entries into the competition are received from nearly 90 countries worldwide and each sample is judged according to its class.

Judges said the entry had a “stand out nose packed with ripe and dried fruit where apricot, pear and mango are most expressive.” The palate was described as being fruity and well backed by many floral notes and the finish as being “long lasting, character-filled.”

“Other fine brandies from the Van Ryn’s stable did not escape the judges’ notice, with the 15-Year-Old Fine Cask Reserve and 20-Year-Old Collector’s Reserve both collecting Gold medals, meaning they are superior examples which set the standard for potstill brandies,” said Liezl Dippenaar, global marketing manager for Van Ryn’s. “We are proud that the Van Ryn’s brandies will be flying the South African flag when they are showcased at the Awards Banquet in November at the Guildhall in London, along with other top performing products from around the world.”