Now available in Arnhem
Waterbok Uvopelto is now available for sale in Arnhem for €20,95 per bottle.
Slijterij de Zwaan
Slijterij de Zwaan
If you're struggling to find stock at a liquor store near you, just let us know. Drop us a message and we'll get back to you personally to help you get your hands on a bottle.
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If you grew up in South Africa drinking what South Africans call brandy, you already know what Uvopelto is, even if you've never heard the word before.
The way most South African “brandewyn” products are produced means they cannot legally be sold as “brandewyn” or “brandy” in the European Union.
Uvopelto is the European label, using an authentic South African recipe. Produced from locally grown South African grapes, distilled and matured in the South African tradition, and bottled in South Africa. Premium quality, different label.
I'm South African, living in the Netherlands. What I missed most was great South African brandy at a fair price. Just excellent quality, made the right way, that you can enjoy without overthinking it. When I couldn't find that in the Netherlands, I decided to do something about it.
A simple idea: Bring honest, high-quality South African "brandewyn" to South Africans (and friends) living in Europe. Keep it accessible by importing in bulk and focusing on quality rather than unnecessary mark-ups. Overcome regulatory challenges and execute a dream!
As a result, Waterbok Uvopelto was launched in 2026.
No unnecessary margins. Just something we can be proud to pour. Today, Waterbok is focused on serving the South African market in the Netherlands, while introducing others to what proper "brandewyn" should taste like.
Waterbok Uvopelto is available at selected restaurants, bars and liquor stores in the Netherlands. You can find our current stockists here:
Arnhem, Slijterij de Zwaan
Amsterdam, Coco's Outback Sportsbar (They host SA rugby games!)
Utrecht, RUFF Golf (They regularly run a brandy special!)
Availability will grow over time as more venues come on board.
Can't find it near you? Let us know and we'll help you get your hands on a bottle.
