Ultra Liquors stocks a wide range of local and international spirits, including brandy, whisky, vodka, gin, tequila, rum, cognac, liqueurs and more. Shop our huge range of spirits in-store and online and save big with our specials and discounted prices. We stock all of South Africa’s favourite spirits at the lowest prices.

Spirits come in a huge variety of styles, flavours and at Ultra Liquors we’ll always have something to suit your taste and your wallet. From local craft gins to Scottish single malts, to premium international vodka, whatever your budget and whatever the occasion, Ultra Liquors has what you need when it comes to spirits.

Spirits are incredibly varied and versatile and can be enjoyed in many different ways. Think classic cocktails like the martini or margarita, popular pairings like gin and tonic or rum and cola, or simply just straight up like a whiskey on ice.

Here are some of South Africa’s most popular spirits and the most popular brands:

Brandy: Very popular in South Africa, this distilled spirit is made from grapes and can be enjoyed neat or with a mixer like cola.

Top brands to look out for: Richelieu, Fish Eagle, Klipdrift

Cognac: Similar to brandy, however to be called ‘cognac’, this spirit must be produced in the Cognac region in France and must be aged for a minimum of 2 years.

Top brand to look out for: Bisquit, Courvoisier, Hennessy

Whiskey: This distilled spirit is typically made from grains, including barley, rye or wheat. Often enjoyed neat or on ice, it is also the base of classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Whisky Sours.

Top brands to look out for: Johnnie Walker, J&B, Three Ships

Gin: Made from juniper berries, this white spirit is becoming increasingly popular, with many craft distilleries appearing across South Africa. Enjoy it in a classic G&T or in classic cocktails like a Negroni.

Top brands to look out for: Belgravia, Gordons, Tanquerey 

Vodka: This versatile white spirit is usually made from grains or potatoes and forms the base of many classic cocktails like the Martini or Cosmopolitan. Also popular mixed with tonic or soda. 

Top brands to look out for: Skyy, Ciroc, Smirnoff