Background
Van Ryn’s Distillery lies in the heart of the Stellenbosch Valley on the banks of the Eerste River. The Van Ryn’s legendary brandy making history dates back to 1845 when Jan van Ryn arrived in the Cape. The Van Ryn Wine and Spirit Company was established and with it a proud tradition of brandy excellence that remains unparalleled in South Africa. The founder’s belief that the secret to creating a truly great brandy lies in its maturation still remains the cornerstone of the Van Ryn’s brandy making tradition. The Van Ryn’s Distillery boasts an impressive variety of copper potstills – one of which dates back almost 200 years – and is still in daily use. It is a living testament to the age-old art of crafting fine brandy and South African brandy culture.
Description
In addition to earning regular gold medals on major international shows, Ryn's 12 Year Old Distillers Reserve Potstill Brandy has won the trophy for the 'Worldwide Best Brandy' six times to date, three times at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and three times at the International Spirits Challenge, officially confirming its status as the best brandy in the world.
"Warm and appealing, an evne balance is perfectly displayed with a spectrum of exciting flavours of fruit, spices and herbs," said the IWSC judges in their tasting notes. "A beautiful, elegant finish lingers long on the palate - true finesse!"
Its warm golden hues announces a generous nose of fruit and vanilla. A soft velvety palate of dried fruit and coffee ends on a lingering note.