Judges at the 2017 International Spirits Challenge have confirmed what South African brandy masters have known all along - South Africa makes the world's best potstill brandies.
The Oude Meester Souverein 18-Year-Old scooped the trophy for the World's Best Brandy at the 22nd International Spirits Competition (ISC) gala dinner which took place in London last night. It is the fourth time in nine years in which a Distell brandy has won this trophy. South Africa's leading spirits producer, Distell also won the trophy for Brandy Producer of the Year.
"It is an honour for a South African brandy to be recognised as the best in the world once again, especially considering ISC's esteemed judging panel who are familiar with all the leading brandies from around the world. To scoop the title of World's Best Brandy means the Oude Meester Souverein 18-Year-Old was judged as an outstanding product of exceptional quality, with a rating above 90 points out of a possible 100," said Nick Holdcroft, Distell Brandy Ambassador.
The ISC is a premier event that promotes outstanding quality spirits from across the globe - this year more than 1 300 entries were received from nearly 70 countries.