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Distillery 031

Amazing spirits to try at Distillery 031 in Durban

Distillery 031, Durban

Based in the city of Durban, Distillery 031 is a popular craft distillery that has been producing a variety of spirits since 2008. The distillery is owned by Andrew Rall and has become a place full of eclectic energy and amazing people.

The distillery was named after Durban’s dialling code, to show the owners passion for his home town.

Andrew has a passion for creating craft spirits that carry the distinct flavour of Durban. You will find that they have a wide variety of spirits available such as Gins, Tonic & Lemon cordials, Vodka, Rum, Absinthe, Brandy, Liqueurs, and Cachaça.

Take a guided tour of Distillery 031

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The best way to experience everything Distillery 031 has to offer is by taking a guided tour of their distillery! Their Guided Distillery Tours & Tastings provide an introduction to the art of distilling as well as the spirits they craft there.

The tours and tastings take place in their bespoke tasting room.

The tour includes the introduction to the art of distilling, a spirit tasting, a tour of the facility and complimentary cocktail. The tours are held every Saturday at two different sessions; one at 12pm and another at 2pm.

Depending on the session you can sample a different combination of spirits.

Private bookings can be made for groups of up at least eight people who want to try the experience on a different day. The guided tours are charged at R350 per person, and R250 for South African residents.

Optional add-ons are available so you can enjoy something extra during your guided tour.

Choose from the Absinthe experience or the Cachaça experience; each one includes spirit tasters served on an informative tasting mat. Each experience is charged at R100 per person.

Want to enjoy a meal after your tour? A meal add-on is available for you to enjoy a delicious craft burger that is prepared by S43 at R105 per person.

To find out more about Distillery 031 give them a call on 087 941 4540 or email info@distillery031.com. Visit their website at www.distillery031.com. Find them on Google Maps.

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About the Publisher, Graeme Lund

My mother was a Cordon Bleu chef and insisted that we eat with a near Victorian array of cutlery and crockery every night. As a young adult, I learned to appreciate the dedication and art of good cooking and as I came of age, I realised how a glass of wine and even more so, good conversation, could make a meal complete.

As a teenager our family took a holiday to the Winelands and I was in awe of the beauty, heritage and sophistication of South Africa’s wine industry.  Although not yet 18 I started to collect wines.

Lagers and pilsners where the beer universe for Generation X South Africans. When I traveled through Europe in the ‘90s I was disgusted by warm English beer, revolted by Irish stouts and Belgian sours where the worst thing that my delicate palate had ever encountered.

However, like Copernicus my view has expanded.  I have discovered that the beer universe does not rotate around a cold lager.  In fact I have since discovered that the beer universe is literally limitless. My Dark Age view on beer progressed into a Renaissance of awaking and then hyper-drived to an unbridled voyage of discovery.

As a student in the ‘90s I thought I was rather chic because I drank J&B rather than Bells and even sampled Campari.  It was not until I visited the Oban Distillery in Scotland that I learned about Single Malt Scotch and I entered a whole new world of discovery. 

When I first visited the New World I discovered Bourbon and that it too has a proud heritage. On a visit to Cuba I learned that Rum was not just a compliment to Coke, and that, after 12 years of aging, is as sublime as a Scotch.

Today I remain in awe of the craftsman who, with passion, skill and experience, produce such nuanced flavours and aromas in wine, beer and spirts. This website is about my journey of discovery and also of return visits to old favorites. 

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