Aged for eight years in a combination of fourth-fill French oak and bourbon barrels, this hand-crafted Cape Brandy from Darling is as charming as the family behind it. Golden amber in the glass, the nose is gently floral with soft fruit and toasted nut nuances. The palate delivers a warm, rounded expression of dried peach, walnut, vanilla and a whisper of sweet spice. Balanced and smooth with a slightly creamy texture, it finishes with gentle persistence and a delicate oak echo. Casual yet elegant, this VSOP is ideal for sipping in a favourite armchair, sharing with guests in the “voorkamer”, as the name suggests.