VAN RYN'S BRANDY DISTILLERY - Stellenbosch

The Van Ryn's Distillery is housed in a beautifully preserved château-like complex on the banks of the Eerste River.

Just 35 minutes drive from Cape Town, visitors can learn here about the origins of Van Ryn's dating back to 1845. See the burnished copper potstills and watch skilled craftsmen at work at the one distillery in the country with an on-site cooperage. Find out how we potstill our brandies, mature and blend them. Sample our international award winners with hand-crafted chocolate and coffee.

Visiting times:

Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00

Saturday 09:00-14:00

Sunday (October-April) 11:00-16:00


Cellar tours:

Monday-Friday 10:00, 11:30, 15:00

Saturday 10:00, 11:30 & 13:00

15 Dec-15 Jan 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00


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