The Inventer
Potstill XO Blanco Brandy
Brandy from South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Johan Venter didn’t start as an inventor but as a scientist, a highly structured and controlled thinker. A researcher who may have started his career with wine, but in the end, it was spirits that captured his imagination. He went on to become one of the most awarded and respected spirit masters in the world and developed some of South Africa’s most prestigious, iconic, and most loved brands. So, as all great stories actually begin, he left the empire he helped build to begin something all of his own. This is a story about a man who is following his passion and embracing his creativity to shape something new, something rare, something remarkable. This is The Inventer. And this is his legacy.
A South African brandy with a twist. Parcels of Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Ugni blanc and Hanepoot were each distilled separately in the traditional method associated with cognac production. Each expression matured in French oak barrels before being selected by the distiller and blended to create this masterful XO Blanco. The result is an elegant and fruity brandy that everyone can enjoy.
Nose:
Very fruity profile with ripe apricot and peach flavours.
Palate:
Fruity with sweet vanilla and toffee.
Finish:
Fruity and sweet with lingering vanilla and toffee.
Awards:
4½ stars at the 2023 Platter’s South African Wine Awards.