Thanks to the amazing offering from West Coast Distillers, whether you are a casual home or a pro bartender, you have at your disposal the best ingredients to impress your friends and patrons with various refreshing, classic and creative drinks and cocktails.
Based in the relaxed, seaside town of Langebaan, on South Africa’s West Coast, West Coast Distillers is the craft distillers behind the popular and award-winning Caspyn West Coast Dry Gin, Belladonna Nightshade Gin and three flavours of Mutiny Bitters.
And it all traces to a chance encounter between long-time friends – Shane Smith and Shaun Bebington. Those that have sampled their gins and bitters and have attended their tasting events have nothing but wonderful things to say about their experiences – read on below.
Also read our previous article HERE.
West Coast Distillers gins and bitters
Want to try their amazing artisanal hand-crafted gins and bitters? Choose the award-winning Caspyn West Coast Dry Gin – a refreshing, crisp and velvety smooth gin noted for its citrusy background.
The 12 botanicals that are added in the distillation process, including locally-foraged Western Cape Fynbos; Rooibos and Honeybush and a local shrub called Pelargonium Citronellum, result in a well-balanced-yet-complex drink with a fresh, but spicy ‘sherbet tingle’ to finish. It’s easy on the palate and can be enjoyed neat, as a gin and tonic or in a variation of cocktails. See their recipes page for ideas.
Also highly recommended is the Belladonna Night Shade Gin, which also boasts a complex, but well-balanced flavour profile thanks to the night-shade berries that are infused after distillation – adding sweet and fruity tart flavours that sit right next to the juniper. Its 13 botanical ingredients are natural and give it fresh, slightly tart, flavours linger in the mouth. Belladonna also has a beautiful colour explosion when adding premium Indian Tonic!
Of course your gin needs bitters, which is why West Coast Distillers also produces three variants of Mutiny bitters – the Aromatic, the Orange, and the world’s first Rooibos bitters. The Mutiny bitters are botanically infused, gravity strained and mixed and pressed by hand. They are all complimentary to a Gin & Tonic, Rock Shandy’s and are amazing in an array of cocktails!
When you get a bottle of their gins and bitters, you also cannot miss their bold wrapping and the unique bottle design, which makes them among the most beautiful and eye-catching on the market!
Reviews from West Coast Distillers customers
“An unexpected and thoroughly enjoyable tasting yesterday. Shane’s passion and knowledge of his products made this such a great experience. Loved the vibe and the gin. we will definitely be back. Perfect for parties. Knowledgeable staff. Good selection,” wrote Lindy Crous on their Facebook page.
Desiree Stander added; “Thank you so much Shane and team for the Belladonna Nightshade Gin and the No Frills Gin. These have become my new favourite. Your way of handling my query just show your passion for your brand. You have a very loyal supporter for life.Knowledgeable staff. Small batch spirits. Great selection.”
“Clean, fresh and out of this world this crisp gin will knock your socks off!” said Danielle Jay.
Besides a unique Gin Charter experience in Langebaan, West Coast Distillers also attends several annual calendar events where you get sample their gins and bitters.
West Coast Distillers is located at Bay Center, Industrie Street, Langebaan. Give them a call on +27 (0)22 7722 168 / +27 (0)72 6176477 or email info@wcdistiller.com. Visit their website at www.wcdistiller.com. Also follow them on Facebook HERE.
