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 ‘Ox Wagon’ range—tasted alongside port, gin and cheese.
Joseph Barry & Ladismith
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 pioneer, offers tasting flights and warm Klein Karoo hospitality.
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 cellar visits and tastings, led by a passionate, family-run team offering warm Karoo hospitality.
Boplaas 20 year old Potstill Reserve Brandy
A masterpiece of Karoo terroir and patience, this 20-year-old Potstill brandy is distilled from fresh, young Colombard and matured in old Limousin and vintage Port casks under harsh climatic conditions that intensify concentration. Deep mahogany with golden reflections, the nose presents dried peach, marmalade, tobacco leaf and potpourri. The palate is deeply textured with layers […]
Boplaas 17 year old Potstill Reserve
Produced from handpicked Colombard grapes and double distilled in a venerable Santagans still, this 17-year-old Potstill brandy is matured in French oak barriques in the extreme Klein Karoo. Golden copper in colour, it opens with a heady bouquet of preserved apricot, crème caramel and rooibos tea. On the palate, there’s a luxurious interplay of dried […]
Boplaas 12 year old Potstill Reserve Brandy
Made from early-picked Colombard grapes grown in the rugged Klein Karoo and fermented cool to preserve fine white fruit aromas, the wine is double distilled in a 100-year-old copper still and matured for 12 years in a mix of old Limousin oak and Portuguese Port casks. Deep amber in colour with reddish copper hue, the […]
Boplaas 8 Year Old Potstill Reserve Brandy
Produced from Karoo Colombard grapes, the wine was distilled in a 100-year-old copper Potstill and aged in a combination of Limousin oak and old Port casks. This 8-year-old brandy offers a full-bodied and aromatic expression of Klein Karoo craft. Burnished gold in colour, the nose brims with cigar box, orange peel and roasted coffee bean. […]
Boplaas 5 Year Old Carel Nel Reserve Brandy
Crafted from early-picked Colombard grapes grown in the arid Klein Karoo, this brandy is double distilled in a historic copper still and aged for five years in old Limousin oak and seasoned Portuguese Port pipes. Deep golden in colour, the nose reveals warm vanilla, dried fig and hints of sun-baked peach. The palate is medium-bodied […]
Joseph Barry VSOP Cape Brandy
Made from grapes harvested in the arid Klein Karoo and matured in Limousin casks after distillation in the cool underground cellar in Barrydale. Burnished golden amber in colour with reddish hue, the nose presents with tropical fruit aromas of pineapple, passion fruit and banana are perfectly complemented by guava and fig flavours on the palate. […]
Joseph Barry XO Cape Brandy
Bold yet balanced, this XO Cape Brandy bursts with ripe apricot, sun-dried peach, and a touch of citrus zest. A swirl of vanilla, vintage sherry, and roasted nuts adds depth, while subtle oak spice and dark chocolate bring richness to the palate. Single distilled and aged to perfection in French oak, it delivers a smooth, […]
