Copper potstill brandy from a family estate on the Orange River, rested six to eight years in French oak. Peach, vanilla and warm spice. 750ml, 38% ABV.
Nuts
Orange Peel
White Peach
Vanilla
Bezalel VSOP Potstill Brandy is the pinnacle of patience and craftsmanship. Double-distilled in small batches and matured for a minimum of 6 years in French oak barrels — with the latest batches reaching 8 years — this "Very Superior Old Potstill" delivers an intricately layered experience that is unapologetically robust on the palate, yet seductively smooth on the swallow.
Crafted at Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate on the N14 Highway between Upington and Keimoes, in the heart of South Africa's Green Kalahari, this is a brandy born of a unique landscape — hot summers, cool nights, and decades of winemaking tradition dating back to 1947.
South African law requires potstill brandy to be aged for a minimum of 3 years. We age ours for at least 6 — and the current batch has rested a full 8 years in small French oak barrels, resulting in exceptional smoothness, depth, and a complexity that simply cannot be rushed. Every sip reflects the unhurried rhythms of the Kalahari.
Unlike blended or grape brandy, South African Potstill Brandy must be made from 100% wine distilled in traditional copper potstills and aged in small oak barrels. It is widely regarded as one of the finest brandy styles in the world — a category in which South Africa consistently punches above its weight on the global stage.
Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate, located on the N14 Highway between Upington and Keimoes in the Northern Cape's Green Kalahari region, has been family-owned on the Orange River since 1947. Our VSOP Potstill Brandy is double-distilled in traditional copper stills and matured in small French oak barrels for at least 6 years (with recent batches at 8 years). This extended ageing process creates exceptional smoothness, depth, and complexity — a true testament to patience rewarded.
This refined spirit is best appreciated slowly:
The rich, fruity, and oaky profile pairs beautifully with:
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Early allocations, cellar-door invitations, and a standing welcome at the estate.
Join the Inner CircleYes — distilled spirits like potstill brandy are naturally gluten-free.
Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1–2 years to maintain optimal flavour and aroma.
Enjoy it chilled and neat or on the rocks in a large snifter or tumbler to fully appreciate the dried peach, roasted nut, vanilla, and orange peel notes. For a lighter serve, dilute 50/50 with sparkling water, soda, or ginger ale over plenty of ice.
Absolutely. With its 6–8 year maturation, elegant bottle, and rich, sophisticated flavour profile, Bezalel VSOP is an exceptional premium gift for brandy enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates aged South African spirits.
It contains 38% alcohol by volume (ABV) and comes in a 750 ml bottle.
It is matured for a minimum of 6 years in small French oak barrels, with recent batches reaching 8 years for exceptional smoothness and depth.
It is handcrafted at Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate on the N14 Highway between Upington and Keimoes in the Northern Cape's Green Kalahari region, South Africa.
This is a working cellar and distillery, so we're required to ask before you come in.
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Drinking reduces driving ability. Never drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.
