Brandy is a corruption and abbreviation of the Dutch word brandewijn - literally translated meaning "fire wine" - and is a general term for distilled wine, usually 40%-60% ethyl alcohol by volume.

 


Financial Mail Special Report
 2 June 2006

Brandy Special Report
CONTENTS
    		• Brandy - A hero's tipple
    		• SA brandies - Stand up for the national dop
    		• 'Premiumisation' - The connoisseur's corner
    		• Other brands - The KWV contribution
    		• Brandy Foundation - Promoting the use of the drink
    		• Brandy Route - The brandy lovers' haven
    		• Wills - A sensitive business
    		• Marketing - Local opportunities have not been fully explored
    		• Social responsibility - Investment in the care and education of children
    		• The people - Planning for the Putco factor

    Copyright: Financial Mail 2006

     

     


    Pietman Retief

    Martin Scoble

    Brewing

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