Your day is about to get a lot better. Why? Because we have two/2/twee/mbini/ezimbili/tse pedi of these AWESOME hampers to give away. Look:
What’s more, both lucky winners will have their gift hamper, valued at R830 each, delivered to their chosen address within the Republic of South Africa.
Soooo, what’s inside?
Each hamper consists of a bottle of the international award-winning Van Ryn 12 Year-Old potstill brandy and some amazing handmade nougat. This gourmet hamper, in a stylish gift box, holds the International Wine and Spirits Competition’s 2016 Worldwide Best Brandy trophy winner, the Van Ryn’s 12 year old Distillers Reserve, as well as a selection of hand-crafted nougat from 1701 made to a traditional French recipe.
To enter, first read the info below, and then answer two simple questions in the comments on this blog post. Please remember to provide your email address, contact details and full name when you are selected!
Winners will be announced on Friday, 28 April, at 12 noon. You can enter as many times as you like!
T&C’s apply: entrants must be above legal drinking age, and able to provide ID proof of date of birth.
Here’s the lowdown on this amazing prizewinning brandy. (Remember, the 2 questions are at the bottom of the post!)
Van Ryn’s gets South Africa in the mood for world-beating excellence
The House of Van Ryn’s is celebrating its second consecutive year of victory on an international stage after once again winning the Worldwide Brandy Trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London.
The Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve, produced at the Stellenbosch-based distillery, was selected as the finest potstill brandy at the 47th annual edition of the IWSC, one of the most respected wine and spirit competitions in the world, which sets the international benchmark for quality.
Judges said the Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old had a “stand-out nose packed with ripe and dried fruit where apricot, pear and mango are most expressive”. The palate was described as being fruity and well-backed by lots of floral notes, and the finish as being “long-lasting, character-filled”.
Van Ryn’s, founded in 1845, is focused on producing mature potstill brandies of international excellence and has won the IWSC trophy for Best Worldwide Brandy seven times in the past 12 years.
“Other fine brandies from the Van Ryn’s stable did not escape the judges’ notice, with the Van Ryn’s 15-Year-Old Fine Cask Reserve and 20-Year-Old Collector’s Reserve both collecting Gold medals, meaning they are superior examples which set the standard for potstill brandies,” said Liezl Dippenaar, Global Marketing Manager for Van Ryn’s. “We are proud that the Van Ryn’s brandies will be flying the South African flag when they are showcased at the Awards Banquet in November at the Guildhall in London, along with other top performing products from around the world.”
QUESTIONS:
- Name the South African brandy that won the IWSC trophy in London?
- In which South African town is the distillery where this brandy is made?
1. Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
PS: pick me, pick me!
Thank you Anel! Remember to check who the winners are next Friday 28th April at 12 noon 🙂
1. The Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
Thank you Marike! Remember to check who the winners are next Friday 28th April at 12 noon 🙂
A:1. Van Ryn’s 12 year Old Distillers Reserve Potstill
A2: Vlottenburg near Stellenbosch
Thank you Hilary! Remember to check for the winners next Friday 28th April at 12 noon!
Van Ryn 12 year old potstill brandy.
Van Ryn distillery is in Stellenbosch
Thank you Errieda! Remember to check for the winners next Friday 28th April at 12 noon
1The Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
2 stellenbosch
Thank you Christo! Remember to check for the winners next Friday 28 April at 12 noon
1. Van Ryn’s 12 -Year-Old Distillers Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
Thank you Sandile! Remember to check for the winners next Friday 28th April at 12 noon
1. Van Ryn’s 12 year old distillers reserve
2. Stellenbosch
One hamper for me, and one hamper for Thabo yes please and thank you! 🙂
Hahaha nice one Zelda thank you! Remember to check the winners next Friday 28th April at noon
Van Ryn’s 12-Year Old Distiller’s Reserve
Stellenbosch
1. Van Ryn’s 12-Year Old Distiller’s Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
Thank you Val! Remember to check for the winners next Friday 28th April at 12 noon
Van Ryn’s 12 year old Distillers Reserve
Stellenbosch
#eatdrinkcapetown
#lovebrandy
#lovenougat
Thank you Janine! Remember to check for the winners on Friday 28th April at 12 noon 🙂
Q1: Van Ryn’s 12 Year Old Distillers Reserve
Q2: Van Ryn is based in Stellenbosh
Thank you Werner! Remember to check for the winners on Friday 28th April at 12 noon 🙂
Van Ryn’s 12 year old Reserve potstill.
Stellenbosch
Thank you Simon!
1.) Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve,
2.) Stellenbosch
Thank you Thabo!
1. Van Ryn’s 12 Year Old Distiller’s Reserve potstill won the IWSC Worldwide Brandy trophy in 2016.
2. Stellenbosch
Thank you Fanie! Remember to check for the winners on Friday 28th April at 12 noon
The Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
Stellenbosch
That will go down well on cold winter nights!
Thank you Benita! Remember to check for the winners on Friday 28th April at 12 noon
Van Ryn’s 12 Year Old potstill
Stellenbosch
Thank you Julian and remember to look for the winners on 28th April at 12 noon!
1. Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
#EatDrinkCapeTown
Thank you for entering Michael, and remember to look for the winners on Friday 28th April at 12 noon!
1. Van Ryn’s 12 -Year-Old Distillers Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
Thank you for entering Natasha and remember to look out for the winners tomorrow at noon!
1. Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
Thank you for entering Shirleen and remember to look for the winners tomorrow at 12 noon!
1. Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
Viva!!!!
Thank you Anso! Remember to check for the winners at 12 noon today 🙂
1. Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
Enkosi!
Thank you Siya! Remember to check for the winners at 12 noon!
1. Van Ryn’s 12 -Year-Old Distillers Reserve
2. Stellenbosch
PS: My name is written all over it
You never know, Sandile