Neat, one cube
The house serve. The brandy was finished in French oak so you could taste it, not bury it.
Premium South African brandy | Ships nationwide in 1 to 2 weeks
Not for Persons Under the Age of 18. Don't Drink and Drive.
Pure Spirit. Pure Mischief.
An independent South African brandy house with one rule: nothing leaves until it earns the label.

R450 a bottle. Delivery R150 flat, anywhere in South Africa.

The flagship
Warm oak, dried apricot and vanilla on the nose. Caramel, toasted nuts and a quiet spice on the palate. The finish is long and does not need help.
The ritual
Three ways in. Nothing here needs a cocktail kit, or an audience.
The house serve. The brandy was finished in French oak so you could taste it, not bury it.
South Africa's drink, done with intent. Cold glass, good ice, and a brandy that can carry it.
The classic, moved to Pretoria. Brandy has been doing this job longer than most whiskies.
Ready to drink
The same spirit with its collar loosened. Pre-mixed, canned, and served colder than strictly necessary. The national serve, done properly.

The house
Pretoria, 2020. A conviction that the best traditions often start with someone breaking the rules, and a spirit made to prove it.
Out in the world
The list is short and getting longer. Until your local carries us, order direct and we ship to your door, or catch us at the next event.
Stockists and eventsThe journal
What makes a South African brandy
South African law sorts brandy into three classes, and the word on the label tells you how the spirit was made and how long it rested. What each class means, what changed in 2025, and how to taste the difference.
Brandy and Coke, done properly
South Africa's drink deserves better than a warm glass and a guess. The proper brandy and Coke, step by step, and why the brandy matters more than you think.
The first Verboten brandy is shipping
Three years in oak, finished in French casks, bottled in Pretoria. Verboten Premium Brandy is shipping now.