Our Whaletale brand honours the power of time. The ocean doesn’t rush, so neither do we. We like to let the cask tell its tale.
With even more time in the barrel, our XO Potstill Cape Brandy was distilled in June 2014 and aged in French oak. This has led to subtle sweetness, followed by a smooth lingering finish. What makes our Whaletale brand truly stand out in the market, is the design of the bottle. Our bottle is shaped like a Whale’s tail. With a beautiful gold neck and glass cork, our spirits really look as good as they taste. The bottles feature a remarkable story (tale) about a whale and its link to our beautiful country.
Brandy Story:
In the 1930s, the quiet fishing town of Hermanus in South Africa witnessed an extraordinary event in which a lone southern right whale, later named Wendy, became stranded on the town’s shore. The local community came together to guide her back to the ocean. Grateful for their kindness, Wendy returned each year from Antarctica to the same cove where she had been rescued, often with her calves by her side. Her visits became such a popular spectacle that it inspired the creation of the annual Hermanus Whale Festival, one of the world’s premier whale watching events. Much like Wendy’s return to Hermanus, Whale Tale Brandy is a tribute to the enduring bonds that stand the test of time. So raise a glass to her legacy and the stories that bring us closer.