West Coast Distillers

South Africa

West Coast Distillers is a story of two long-time friends with a common thirst for adventure. In 2017, Shane Bebington, former bar owner turned craft gin producer, and Shane Smith, owner of a sailing tourism company, created the distillery. Nestled in the idyllic town of Langebaan on the Western Cape of South Africa, West Coast Distiller makes a distinctive range of gin, vodka, bitters and liqueurs.

Don’t be alarmed by the ominous name. This fullbodied, highly aromatic gin is made with the edible black nightshade berry (Solanum nigrum) – not the poisonous and deadly nightshade (a.k.a. Atropa belladonna). The berries are infused after distillation, imparting a subtle sweetness and tart fruity flavours that compliment the classic juniper and spicy orris root notes nicely. Great over ice or add tonic to see the light lilac hue turn a vibrant raspberry colour.– jb

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