Neat, one cube
The house serve. The brandy was finished in French oak so you could taste it, not bury it.
Pure Spirit. Pure Mischief.
Born in Pretoria.Made for the world.
An independent South African brandy house with one rule: nothing leaves until it earns the label.
- Age
- 3 years in oak
- Finish
- French casks
- Strength
- 43%
- Bottle
- 750ml
R450 a bottle. Delivery R150 flat, anywhere in South Africa.
The flagship
Verboten Premium Brandy
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.
R450
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How this house pours
Three ways in. Nothing here needs a cocktail kit, or an audience.
The proper Brandy & Cola
South Africa's drink, done with intent. Cold glass, good ice, and a brandy that can carry it.
The Silverton Old Fashioned
The classic, moved to Pretoria. Brandy has been doing this job longer than most whiskies.
Ready to drink
Brandy & Cola
The same spirit with its collar loosened. Pre-mixed, canned, and served colder than strictly necessary. The national serve, done properly.
R45
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The house
Some rules are meant to be questioned.
Pretoria, 2020. Two founders, quietly breaking convention, and the conviction that the best traditions often start with someone breaking the rules.
Out in the world
Where to find us
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 the house is up to
What makes a South African brandy
South African brandy has beaten the big names in blind tastings for years. What makes it different, why the law here is stricter than cognac's, 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 at 43% in Pretoria. Verboten Premium Brandy is shipping now.
First pour
Hear it before it is announced
New releases, and where we are pouring next. This list knows first.