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James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery

South African
Location Pointer 79 Stokery Rd, Wellington, 7654, South Africa
4.8
(54 reviews)
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Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of proudly South African and internationally awarded Three Ships and Bain’s Whisky at the iconic James Sedgwick Distillery, the only commercial whisky distillery in Africa and located in the picturesque country town of Wellington.

We offer three different whisky experiences – all of which includes a refreshing welcome cocktail; an in-depth tour of the distillery and maturation and a tasting of four of our flagship whiskies:

Wellingtoner - Tasting of four local favourite whiskies paired with nibbles.

Best of Both – Tasting of four whiskies, a combination of local favourites and special releases paired with nibbles.

Special Releases - Tasting of four limited edition whiskies paired with nibbles.

To learn more about our proudly South African whiskies, visit our whisky club, Dash and Dram (dashanddram.co.za). Join the club before your visit and unlock exclusive member-only offers available online and at the distillery.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday CLOSED
  • Thursday CLOSED
  • Friday 10h00 - 14h00
  • Saturday 10h00 - 14h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (54)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Ruth H. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Mar 26
    We had such a happy time, celebrating my husband's 50th birthday. Duane went above and beyond the call of duty throughout the whole tour and tasting. We made new friends with the group we did the tour with, which made the whole experience even more memorable. Highly recommended.

    James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery responded on Tue 24 Mar 26:
    Dear Ruth, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to celebrate such a special occasion with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a memorable time celebrating your husband’s 50th birthday at the distillery. It’s fantastic to know that the tour and tasting experience stood out for you, and that you were able to connect with others in your group – those shared moments truly make the experience extra special. Your kind words mean a great deal, and we sincerely appreciate the recommendation. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable visit. Warm regards, The James Sedgwick Distillery Team

  • Jacobus O. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Mar 26
    Excellent experience: Tour and whiskey tasting. Thank you Dwayne!

    James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery responded on Tue 24 Mar 26:
    Dear Jacobus, Thank you for your fantastic review and for visiting us! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience on the tour and whisky tasting. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Duane – he’ll really appreciate the mention. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience at the distillery. Warm regards, The James Sedgwick Distillery Team

  • Henriette G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    We had a very interesting and lovely Whisky

    James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery responded on Tue 24 Mar 26:
    Dear Henriette, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for visiting us again – it truly means a lot to have returning guests! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the whisky tasting, food pairing, and the insights shared during the experience. It’s great to know that the tour continues to offer something special each time. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we’re so pleased to hear that you’ll be joining us again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit. Warm regards, The James Sedgwick Distillery Team

  • Stefano H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Elsabe B. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andrei S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jean G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Feb 26
    Such a great experience. The tour guide was well informed and we learned so much with the walk about of the plant. The whisky was exceptional.

    James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery responded on Wed 11 Mar 26:
    Hi Jean, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for visiting the James Sedgwick Distillery. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and that you enjoyed the walkthrough of the distillery. Our team takes great pride in sharing the story and craft behind our whisky, so it’s fantastic to know that the tour was both informative and enjoyable. We're also very glad that the whisky lived up to the experience! We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again for another visit in the future. Whisky regards, Team James Sedgwick Distillery

  • Gert R. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    The Distillery walkthrough and tasting experience was very informative and interesting. There's much more to putting a glass of whisky on the table than one might think. Really enjoyed this.

    James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery responded on Wed 11 Mar 26:
    Hi Gert, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review after your visit to the James Sedgwick Distillery. We’re delighted to hear that you found the distillery walkthrough informative and that the tasting experience gave you a deeper appreciation for everything that goes into crafting a glass of whisky. There truly is a lot of passion, patience, and craftsmanship behind every drop, so it’s wonderful to know that this came through during your visit. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for another dram and experience with us. Whisky regards, Team James Sedgwick Distillery

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