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Bezalel Estate

Near Upington, Bezalel crafts double-distilled pot-still brandy aged over 5 years. Their tranquil farm includes tastings, gardens, a restaurant and tours, making it a Kalahari…
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Blaauwklippen

Established in 1682, Blaauwklippen in Stellenbosch is famed for its 10-year pot-still and ‘Before & After’ aperitif. Tastings include brandy, chocolate and wine pairings amid…
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Boplaas

Boplaas in Calitzdorp has been distilling since the 1880s. Their brandies, made from Colombard and aged in Limousin oak, include an 8-year, 20-year reserve, and…
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Boschendal

One of South Africa’s oldest estates, dating back to 1685, Boschendal offers a rich heritage amid sprawling vineyards, orchards, and Cape Dutch architecture. The farm…
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Dalla Cia Wines & Spirits

Dalla Cia blends Italian distilling heritage with Stellenbosch terroir. Their fine pot-still brandies like the ‘H&G Fine & Rare’ are aged in French oak. The…
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Die Mas van Kakamas

Die Mas is a scenic, family-run estate on the Orange River in Kakamas. Known for its copper pot-still brandies, including a 5- and 10-year XO,…
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Durbanville Hills

Perched in the scenic Tygerberg Valley, Durbanville Hills is a modern wine and brandy estate known for its outstanding Cape potstill brandy and award-winning wines….
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Grundheim

Grundheim is a heritage distillery near Oudtshoorn, dating to 1858. Known for traditional methods, they produce a 12-year pot-still, blended brandies, and witblits. Tours include…
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Joseph Barry

In Barrydale on Route 62, Joseph Barry crafts smooth pot-still brandies matured in oak for 5 to 20 years. The distillery, named after a 19th-century…
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Kaapzicht

Kaapzicht, a family-owned estate in Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch, is best known for its terroir-driven wines and small-batch brandy production. The cellar’s intimate tastings and personal…
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KWV Emporium

Located in Paarl, KWV Emporium offers immersive tastings and tours of its brandy maturation cellars. Known for legacy blends and XO editions, KWV crafts elegant…
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L’Ormarins

Located on the slopes of the Groot-Drakenstein Mountains near Franschhoek, L’Ormarins is part of Anthonij Rupert Wines. Renowned for its Cap Classique, still wines, and…
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Old Road Distillery

The Old Road Distillery based in the heart of Franschhoek, with 180-degree panoramic views of the glorious Franschhoek Mountains, offers a wide range of premium…
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Orange River Cellars

Orange River Cellars, a leading co-op in Upington, distils and matures a large volume of pot-still and blended brandy. The facility offers educational tastings and…
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Oude Molen

Founded by René Santhagens, pioneer of pot-still brandy in SA, Oude Molen operates from Elgin with grand stills and deep maturation cellars. Visitors explore Big…
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Rust en Vrede

Rust en Vrede is renowned for red wine, but offers a refined estate experience including brandy tasting by request. Located in Helderberg, it pairs Cape…
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Tokara

Perched atop Helshoogte Pass, Tokara crafts a refined XO pot-still from single-block Chenin Blanc, matured in French oak. Visitors enjoy art-filled grounds, tastings, olive oils,…
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Upland Organic Estate

Nestled in Wellington, Upland produces South Africa’s only cask-strength organic pot-still brandy (62%). Their 10- to 15-year and rare 24-karat gold-leaf editions are crafted by…
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Van Ryn’s Distillery

Van Ryn’s Distillery in Stellenbosch, founded in 1845, is renowned for luxurious, award-winning pot-still brandies. Visitors enjoy cellar tours, copper stills, and pairings in elegant…
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Withington

Nestled in Darling, Withington is a boutique estate producing a Cape potstill brandy—like the 7-year-old Voorkamer—alongside limited wines. Established by Charles Withington, the estate celebrates…