Distell Snapshot
Distell Group has a thirst for the South African wine and spirits market. As a producer of alcoholic beverages, Distell Group makes more than 50 brands of wine and is one of the world's leading brandy producers. In addition, the company produces whiskies, gins, liqueurs, rums, and hard ciders. Some of its noteworthy brands include Drostdy-hof (wine), Amarula Cream (liqueur), Van Ryn's Brandy, and Burchell Premium Cider. Distell Group operates about 15 distilleries and vineyards and distributes primarily within the African market. However, it exports select products to Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. To expand in the UK, Distell Group bought a stake in UK-based distributor BrandPhoenix.