Passionate about
the craft of distillation
About
Robberg Distillery
Robberg Distillery, situated along the Garden Route of South Africa in the town of Plettenberg Bay is a craft distillery that produces craft whiskies, gins and selected liquor.
Robberg Distillery is named after the Robberg Peninsula, a nature and marine reserve and a World Heritage Site.
Our love for spirits led to the establishment of our distillery at the coast and the creation of unique spirits.
Our distillery is situated close to the ocean, 50 m above sea level, with warm summers, mild winters and a constant sea breeze, providing the ideal location for the ageing of whisky.
Our Distillery
Situated on a small farm in the heart of Plettenberg Bay, everything is achieved by hand at our craft distillery and we love to create small batch spirits. Our whiskies are made from local grain and malt grind, fermented, triple distilled and aged in oak barrels in our cellar. We operate a 800L stripping still and a 500L spirit column still with the capacity to barrel 1000L of whisky per month, ageing in oak barrels.
Our gins are made from ENA alcohol and re-distilled in a 250L gin still with a selection of botanicals that give our gins their distinct flavours.
Bottling and labelling are done by hand and each bottle is labelled individually.
Factory Tour
Join us on a whisky factory tour and experience the process of whisky making, ending with the tasting of different whisky styles from around the world.
Phone +27 72 764 9831 to book your Factory Tour
Tasting Lounge
The Whisky House
The Whisky House offers a wide range of international and South African whiskies to whisky lovers, for tasting and sales. Come and try whiskies from Japan, Taiwan, India, South Africa, France, traditional Scottish and Irish whiskies, bourbons from America, rye whiskies from Canada and a few older whiskies. We host weekly whisky tasting evenings. Join us on Facebook to view the tasting evenings and to make your booking.
The Ginnery
The Ginnery is a unique concept for gin enthusiasts, where the adventure of gin tasting is elevated to an art form. Our exquisite selection showcases the best of South African craft gins, each bottle a testament to the passion and creativity that goes into making it. We invite you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of flavours, aromas, and histories that make South African gins truly exceptional. So, stop by, sip, savour, and experience a transformation of your gin palate at The Ginnery. When you find your favourite, take home a piece of this remarkable journey.
The Brandy House
At The Brandy House, we celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of South African brandy makers, inviting you to embark on a journey that will awaken your senses and deepen your appreciation for this cherished spirit. Our curated collection is a homage to the rich tradition of brandy production in South Africa, featuring a meticulously chosen array of VS, VSOP, and XO brandies. With every visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the nuances of flavour, aroma, and character that distinguish each brandy in our selection. Relish the ambience of a dedicated space where history, heritage, and the magic of brandy-making blend seamlessly.
Our Gin
As a craft distillery we have the freedom to push the traditional gin industry on taste and style using local botanicals to create truly South African gin spirits. It is a fun undertaking and expands the boundaries of traditional gin distillation.
The inventions of new gins, uses of new botanicals, and forms of maturation are all part of the freedom unleashed by our pioneering spirits, creating the following gins:
– GIN MALAY: a gin infused with traditional Malay spices representing the traditional Cape Malay food, blended with honeybush, resulting in a smooth spicy gin.
– GIN OLIVE: a traditional dry gin infused with maturated olives from the Southern Cape region resulting in a typical dry gin with a unique olive taste.
Our Whisky
Our whiskies are made from locally selected grain and barley and matured in oak barrels. Our first whisky will be available in 2026 after the three-year barrel ageing period.
As a craft distillery, we only do batch distillation, allowing us to create the following whiskies:
– 100% single grain whisky providing a “bourbon” style whisky.
– 100% single barley whisky providing a more traditional Scotch whisky.
– “Single barrel” whisky.
– “Barrel strength” and “unfiltered’ whisky.
