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Author: Seeff, 07 April 2018,
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New Harbour Distillery

New Harbour Distillery is an Experimental Micro Distillery located in Cape Town pursuing better artisan spirits through science.

Their authentic and superior spirits are handcrafted in small batches using a combination of modern innovative and experimental distilling techniques.


According to master distiller, Nic Janeke, “When you find the right combination of art, science and chemistry, you see an opportunity to do something exceptional, a chance to create something as unique as the South African landscape. Vodka and Gin is something you can put your own stamp on and be as imaginative as you want to be. At New Harbour Distillery we follow a strict carbon neutral philosophy. This means all our by-products are recycled and reused in our distillery and greenhouse, and supplied to city farms as fertiliser, animal feed and general cleaner. In return we source fresh and natural ingredients for our Vodka infusions and Gin selections from these organic farms and suppliers as well as grow our own fresh natural ingredients on site with a hydroponic greenhouse.”


New Harbour Distillery currently sells Natural Copper Catalysed Vodka, specifically crafted to have a pristine palatable flavour; Spekboom Gin, produced using only the best grain neutral spirit and with a technique called vapour infusion to increase the fine delicate oral lavender and pine notes; and Rooibos Infused Gin, produced using only the best cane neutral spirit.

They also produce a range of different gins and vodkas at a commercial level as well as for gifts, events, and other special occasions.


New Harbour Distillery offers gin making courses where it’s possible to work with a master distiller to create your dream gin. “If you can imagine it, we can create it,” says Nic.


The course includes:

  • Course material & recipes

  • Gin Tastings

  • Your own bottle of gin that you made from scratch.


Times: 11:00-14:00

Dates: The last Saturday of every month

Booking is essential and classes are limited to 8 participants. Private groups can be booked on request, minimum 6 ppl.

A Distilling 101 course is also offered where you are able to learn the art of craft distillation. Guided by their master distiller this intimate full day course includes a theoretical and practical overview of everything you need to know to get started at home.

Course contents

  • Distilling overview – Home setup

  • Principles of Fermentation – Sugar, Fruit & Grain (Theory & Practical)

  • The art of Distillation (Theory & Practical)

  • Basic Flavour enhancement

  • Flash drive with additional recourses


Times: 09:00 – 17:00, (Includes snacks)

Price: R2000 per person

Requirements: Basic understanding of Math, Science and an open mind.

Booking is essential and classes are limited to 4 participants. Private groups can be booked on request, minimum 4 ppl.


Address
C/O Victoria Rd and Woodlands Rd, Woodstock


Contact Details:

andri@newharbourdistillery.co.za


Opening Hours

Mondays: 11:00 – 16:00

Tuesdays: 11:00 – 16:00

Wednesdays: 11:00 – 16:00

Thursdays: 11:00 – 16:00

Friday’s: 11:00 – 16:00

Saturdays: 11:00 -16:00 (Only on Booking)

Sundays: CLOSED


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