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James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery

South African
Location Pointer 79 Stokery Rd, Wellington, 7654, South Africa
4.8
(57 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 (57)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Hampie F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Apr 26
    Great experience!! I will definitely recommend this.

  • Ciaran N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Apr 26
    Great experience and I'd highly recommend for all whisky lovers and people just keen on a fun experience. Duane was knowledgeable and took us through the whisky making process in detail but simplified enough for all to understand. I'd recommend allocating a bit more time for the actual tasting with the whisky making process overlayed here to explain cask selection as well as tasting notes. For the full experience it would be great if casks could be opened at the warehouse for sampling as part of the experience. Overall everyone in our club loved the experience and can't wait to visit again.

  • MICHAEL O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Apr 26
    Great experience

  • Ruth H. Dined: 1 month 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 month 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 month 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: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Elsabe B. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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