Cape City has a thriving gin scene that’s as noteworthy because the impeccable wine farms that dot town. From gin tastings and distillery excursions to aesthetically pleasing spots with one of the best cocktails, the Mom Metropolis has one thing for each gin palette.
Listed below are our favorite finest gin experiences on supply within the metropolis:
Gin Tasting, Excursions, and Make Your Personal Gin
Deep South Distillery
Deep South Distillery is the southernmost distillery on the Cape Peninsula specialising in distilling small-batch, hand-crafted spirits. Be a part of for a tasting of their award-winning gin paired with totally different concoctions. There’s additionally a distillery tour for individuals who need to study concerning the gin-making course of. The award-winning distillery is open for tastings each Friday and Saturday from 10 to three.30pm. Weekday tastings are by appointment solely.
Price: R150 for gin tasting, together with a complimentary distillery tour. There’s additionally rum, vodka and a bunch of different spirited mixtures choices for the discerning palate
Web site: www.deepsouthdistillery.co.za
Twelve Apostles Resort
The luxurious resort affords a string of gin experiences for visitors, together with a each day gin tasting from 11am. With native and worldwide gins on supply, visitors can savour the varied vary of botanicals and flavour profiles in the course of the tasting. There’s additionally The Gin & Canape Tasting expertise that pairs G&Ts with connoisseur treats designed by chef Nicholas Goldschmidt.
Price: R595 for the gin-making expertise, R295 for the tasting
Web site: www.12apostleshotel.com
Hope Distillery
Head to Hope Distillery to pattern a number of of their professionally crafted gins. Their well-decorated tasting room is open from Monday to Friday between 12pm to 5pm.
The Flagship Gin Tasting affords three of their Hope Gins and their Hobbs Cape Dry Gin. An professional delves into the gin-making course of and teaches visitors the way to pour the proper gin and tonic.
Price: Tastings begin from R200 per particular person, together with complimentary snacks
Web site: www.hopedistillery.co.za/tastings
Hout Bay Harbour Distillery
Hout Bay Harbour Distillery is located within the coronary heart of Hout Bay harbour. Often known as South Africa’s solely Double World Award Profitable small batch distillery, this family-run enterprise produces world-class vapour-infused gin.
You’ll get a novel glimpse into the distilling course of and study concerning the creation of their world-class HBHD Craft Gins. Finish with a complimentary G&T cocktail. Tastings are provided each Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
Price: R150 per particular person
Web site: www.houtbayharbourdistillery.co.za
Pienaar & Son Distilling Co.
This family-run enterprise at Maker’s Touchdown affords tastings from Thursday to Sunday, from 11 am to six pm. They supply two tastings that includes their craft gin and one tasting that features each gin and vodka.
Price: Tastings begin from R80
Web site: www.pienaarandson.co.za
Woodstock Gin Firm
Expertise the untamed spirit at Woodstock Gin Firm. Situated close to the Previous Biscuit Mill, you may pattern three of their award-winning gins, paired with tonic. Tastings can be found from Tuesday to Saturday, between 11 am and 4:30 pm.
Price: R109 for 3 gins, together with mild snacks
Web site: www.woodstockginco.co.za
Distillers & Union
Distillers & Union at Morgenhof Farm in Stellenbosch hosts their gin-making and gin-tasting experiences from Thursday to Sunday.
There are two varieties, together with the usual and deluxe gin making programs. The expertise affords visitors two drinks, snacks, a guided gin making expertise, and a customized made 500ml bottle of gin and hand designed label.
Price: The gin making course begins from R795 per particular person. Gin tastings begin from R100 per particular person
Web site: www.distillersunion.co.za
The place to Get a Gin Cocktail in Cape City
The Gin Bar
Enter by way of a chocolate retailer and wander right into a Gin Bar that provides extra gins than you may shake a stick at. Moreover the attractive gin cocktails like The Hope, The Ambition and The Soul, you may as well bask in a choice of beer and wine. In the event you’re within the temper for some bubbles, pop into their Bubbly Bar, a celebration of native crafters making a few of the finest bubbly on the earth. Apparently, it’s a “place so good you’ll need to hold it a secret.”
Price: Numerous
Web site: www.theginbar.co.za/
Grand Pavilion
Order a gin-inspired drink and soak within the sweeping sundown views over the Atlantic Ocean at Grand Pavillion in Sea Level. The laid-back but luxurious setting affords 7 gin cocktails on the menu, all uniquely created.
Price: No entry payment, however particular person cocktail prices apply
Web site: www.grandpavilion.co.za
Additionally Go to:
Athletic Membership Social: www.theathletic.co.za
Café Caprice: www.cafecaprice.co.za
Zsa Zsa: www.zsazsa.co.za
Utopia: www.utopiacapetown.co.za
