Boplaas 8 Year Potstill Reserve Brandy

Aged for eight years in a marriage of old Limousin oak and Boplaas Tawny Port casks, this Potstill Reserve Brandy draws on the intense climate of the Klein Karoo and the storied legacy of the Nel family, dating back to 1880.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Abundant with ripe stone fruit—peach, apricot—layered with honeyed sweetness, floral-herbal nuances, and subtle spice .

Palate: Silky and rounded, unveiling caramel, dried orchard fruits, light vanilla, and roasted almond notes. The port cask influence adds gentle richness underpinned by herbal depth.

Finish: Exceptionally smooth and lingering—sweet fruit melds with soft oak spice in a refined, balanced close .

Technical Details

Varietal: 100% Colombard

Distillation: Double-distilled in a 100-year-old Santagans copper pot still to 70% abv.

Maturation: 8 years in seasoned French Limousin oak & Tawny Port casks under high evaporation “angel’s share” conditions.

ABV: 43%

Bottle Size: 750ml

Accolades

Gold, Veritas Awards 2020.

Gold, Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2021.

4½ stars, Platter’s Wine Guide.

Serving & Pairing

Serve neat at room temperature (18–20 °C) in a tulip or Glencairn glass. Excellent with dark chocolate truffles, crème brûlée, dried fruit compote, aged Gouda, or enjoyed as a refined after-dinner sip.