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1. Hope Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Hope Distillery is a small South African distillery in the heart of urban Cape Town. Set up by two ex-lawyers who followed their hearts and turned their hands to distilling, they produce small batch gins and other spirits.
2. James Sedgwick Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Hein_Wagner
I live in the Boland and has done countless tastings, food pairings and tours...this one stands head and shoulders above the rest! Simon is fantastic as a host and his knowledge and passion of the brand and industry as a whole is contagious...10 out of 10! Keep on doing what you are doing! This is a must for anyone visiting our lovely valley!
3. Qualito Craft Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Established 2005: Qualito is a small batch organic craft distillery producing a range of craft Gin, Whisky, Vodka Infusions and Vodka Crush.
Reviewed By DamianSadie - Johannesburg, South Africa
Craft distillery was a magnificent experience. Our hostess was very knowledgeable, passionate about her work and engaging. The whiskey for me was the highlight and was blown away as to the high quality of their Limpopo brand. I also thought their vodka fusion drinks were well suited for cocktails and shooters, whilst their gin's and brandy were top drawer too.
4. De Vry Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. RPRX - Real People Real Xperiences
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
We understand that you are hungry for something real and authentic in every place you visit across the globe. We at RPRX want you to truly Xperience and enjoy your time in the Garden Route, and want you to leave with a special piece of this amazing place we call home. What better way to do this than distilling your very own bottle of Craft Gin under the expert guidance of a local distiller, and to infuse it with the Garden Route's indigenous Fynbos botanicals. This is an Xperience like none other, and one we trust will live on in your memory for many years to come!
6. Incendo Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Award winning Hartbeespoort based craft distillery. Visit our tasting room for a Gin and Chocolate pairing, rum tasting and distillery tours. Don't forget a great cocktail whilst you enjoy the view over the Magalies mountains. Only 3 kilometers from the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cable way and various restaurants.
Reviewed By C1926ISjennyl - Strand, South Africa
We had a wonderful experience at Incendo Distillery. We had the Gin Tasting paired with Chocolate and a tour of the distillery. The gin was very good. What made this experience though was the outstanding customer service and the "tasting experience" where we got to smell and touch the ingredients while learning a lot about gin! It is a family business in which the owner and his wife are more than happy to discuss the ins-and-outs of their business. They are certainly very knowledgeable about their craft...which is not always the case at other brewerys, vineyards, etc that we have visited in the past. Oddly, it is a great place for families with small children. When a family arrived with two young children, the hostess quickly found a picnic blanket and even some toys to entertain the kids. A GREAT experience.
7. Knysna Gin Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Knysna Gin Distillery creates traditional small batch Spirits. Our first gin recently scored 91 points at the IWSC in London. Visit any day for tastings and an informal tour. Try the new Blueberry Gin. Enjoy the creative cocktail menu. The Buffels baai is our best seller: an unusual combination of gin, elderflower syrup and litchi juice.
Reviewed By patriciawf2015 - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
What an amazing find! So unique and absolutely awesome! Highly recommend a visit. Even though in an industrial area, there are thi gs to keep the little ones (and big ones!) amused! The beer is great as are the gin tasters.
8. Stillman Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Stillman Distillery creates small batch spirits. This hidden gem, in an old wine cellar, offers gin tastings paired with cheese boards. This immersive experience provides a glimpse into the creative world of distilling. A must see for all those visiting the Cape Winelands.
Reviewed By CMCWaldo
Very enjoyable and informative afternoon tasting a variety of excellent gins. Diverse and high quality product range. Wish we could have taken more home with us.
9. Cape Of Storms Distilling Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Come try Cape Town's very own Craft Rum in a hidden courtyard. Taste three completely different Rums and get a free Distillery tour. We are a family owned and run Craft Rum distillery and tasting room based in Salt River, Cape Town. Our Rum is made entirely by us using African blackstrap molasses and a modernized version of a centuries old Caribbean process.
Reviewed By blubbsie - Johannesburg, South Africa
Came to Cape of Storms Distillery for a distillery tour and rum tasting with a bunch of friends. It was absolutely fantastic!!! Very informative, great service and everything was super delicious! Highly recommend it...
10. Distillers & Union
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By bearsnotebook - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Distillers Union is fresh on the Woodstock distillery scene. We landed at the Distillers & Union for a gin and snack pairing which was offered on Hyperli at the time. The gins all have completely different flavour profiles which are perfectly paired with delicious local garnish. Simon was a lovely host to us ladies out for the tipple and answered all our silly questions happily. He is a true gin enthusiast who took the time to show us the process they use to make their gin along with all the machinery.
