by Franco Cilliers
on August 26, 2015
in Brandy Events, Brandy News, Brandy Producers
Hennessy, one of the world’s largest and most famous Cognac Houses is celebrating their 250th year of existence. A quarter of a millennia old… It just boggles the mind! To celebrate in true style, the House of Hennessy put together, in collaboration with people from all over the world, an art exhibition to express the […]
by Franco Cilliers
on June 8, 2015
in Brandy Events, Brandy News
It was that time of the year again! The annual Brandy Fusion festival where craft potstill brandies and brandy lifestyle is exhibited. You get to see the glitz and glamour of the up and coming brandy image, experience your favourite brandies and even get to discover a few new smaller brands (some new and some […]
by Al Coombe
on October 9, 2014
in Brandy Awards, Brandy Events, Brandy News
South Africa, Cape Town: Five superb brandies, all potstills, achieved the highest honour in this year’s Veritas Awards by being awarded the coveted double gold medal. KWV triumphed with two double gold medals, while Oude Meester and Van Ryn’s earned a double gold medal each. Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute also walked away with a double […]
by Al Coombe
on May 20, 2014
in Brandy Events, Brandy News
Here’s 10 potstill brandies to try out at Brandy Fusion this year. With over 30 such good brandies available to taste at SA’s biggest brandy festival, it was tough to chose just 10. But then, I do like a challenge…so here we go:
by Al Coombe
on February 3, 2014
in Brandy Events, Brandy News
The countdown to showcase South Africa’s leading brandy producers at two prestigious events in Cape Town and Johannesburg has begun. Fine Brandy Fusion merges the smooth and exciting with the thrill of South Africa’s favourite spirit, now supercharged for 2014.
by Al Coombe
on October 22, 2013
in Brandy Awards, Brandy Events, Brandy News
South Africa, Cape Town, 10 October 2013: It was a glittering affair that saw the best of South African brandies showcased when the winners of the annual Veritas Awards were announced recently in Cape Town. Considered the “Oscars” of the wine and brandy industry, the competition once again cast the spotlight on the supreme craftsmanship […]
by Brad Elliott
on June 20, 2013
in Brandy Events, Brandy News
The SA Brandy Foundation has recently introduced a new initiative aimed at urban brandy and cocktail lovers. The Urban Brandy Cocktail Route launched earlier this year and covers a large array of Mother City venues. We checked it out, and were pleasantly surprised.
by Al Coombe
on May 24, 2013
in Brandy Events, Brandy News
On May 19th, 2013 Rémy Martin started the night with Global Gift Gala dinner at Carlton hotel, in partnership with NIKKI beach where “Rétrospective” Collector set was auctioned. Dinner was presided by Eva Longoria
by Al Coombe
on May 24, 2013
in Brandy Events, Brandy News
Cape Town Brandy Festival: Worth the wait The first installation of Cape Town Brandy Festival could not have been a bigger success. The perfect sized venue at the CTICC was decked to the rafters with stunning brandy stands, with a huge representation from brandy producers big and small. Highlights for me included a bit of […]
by Al Coombe
on April 4, 2013
in Brandy Events, Brandy News
At last Capetonians will get what they desired: to share in the spirit at Fine Brandy Fusion, the country’s premier brandy event. This glam gathering of brandy lovers, the city’s social set and celebrities will be hosted from 9-10 May at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.