KWV: The World’s Most Awarded Brandy Adds More Global Accolades in 2026

 A Century of Maturation, Another Year of Gold: KWV’s Cellars Keep Delivering Award-Winning Brandy

KWV has once again reinforced its position as The World’s Most Awarded Brandy, collecting multiple accolades across two of the spirits industry’s most respected competitions: the International Spirits Challenge and the World Brandy Awards.

At the International Spirits Challenge, KWV’s portfolio delivered an outstanding performance, securing five Double Gold medals and three Gold medals across its range. Further recognition followed at the World Brandy Awards, where KWV earned a Gold & Style Winner title. While individual awards are worth celebrating, it is the consistency behind them that matters most.

Over 100 Years of Brandy-Making Expertise

For over 100 years, KWV has remained committed to the art and science of brandy making. From carefully selected grapes and meticulous maturation to generations of expertise passed down through their cellars, every bottle reflects a relentless pursuit of quality.

South African Brandy on the Global Stage

These results are not only a testament to their master distillers, blenders and cellar teams, but also to the enduring reputation of South African brandy on the global stage. Year after year, competition after competition, KWV continues to demonstrate why South Africa remains one of the world’s leading brandy-producing nations.

To see this level of recognition across our range, is a proud moment for all of us. Brandy has been at the very heart of KWV for generations, and results like these are a testament to that unbroken history of craftsmanship. None of this happens without the skill and dedication of the team behind every barrel, and I want to thank them for continuing to raise the bar for South African brandy on the world stage.

Pieter de Bod | KWV Master Distiller

Building a Legacy Through Consistency

Being recognised by international judging panels is an honour. Doing so consistently, across multiple products and over decades, is what builds a legacy.

As KWV celebrates another successful awards season, they remain focused on what has always driven them: craftsmanship without compromise, innovation rooted in heritage, and a commitment to producing brandies that can stand proudly amongst the finest spirits in the world.

WIN A BOTTLE OF KWV XXO 20 YEAR OLD POTSTILL BRANDY (Worth R1999,99)

One lucky JoziStyle reader could win a bottle of KWV XXO 20 Year Old Potstill Brandy, valued at R1,999.99!

Twenty years of patience. Two decades of maturation in select French oak barrels. A truly special South African brandy made for slow sipping and memorable occasions.

Expect deep golden amber colour, with aromas of citrus peel, honeycomb, cigar box and tropical fruit. On the palate, discover fruitcake, roasted nuts, honeyed fig, subtle spice and oak, followed by a long, satin-soft finish with lingering notes of vanilla, cedarwood and warm clove.

HOW TO ENTER

Tell us in the comments:

What tasting note in the KWV XXO 20 Year Old sounds most tempting to you — citrus peel, honeycomb, tropical fruit, roasted nuts, honeyed fig, vanilla, cedarwood or warm clove — and why?

For an extra chance to be seen, share this competition post and tag someone you’d love to share the experience with.

THE PRIZE

1 × bottle of KWV XXO 20 Year Old Potstill Brandy
RRP: R1,999.99

Aged for 20 years in French oak. Crafted with time, patience and expertise. 🇿🇦

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• One winner will receive one bottle of KWV XXO 20 Year Old Potstill Brandy valued at R1,999.99.
• The winner will be selected at random from eligible entries.
• Competition closes at 12:00 on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
• The winner will be announced on Monday, 31 August 2026 via JoziStyle and contacted directly.
• The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.
• Entrants must be 18 years or older.
• Proof of age may be required before the prize is awarded.
• The competition is open to entrants in South Africa.
• This competition is subject to the applicable competition and alcohol advertising regulations.

Good luck — and may your favourite tasting note lead you to the prize!

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