Gin Tasting & Food Pairing

OVERVIEW

Sample an inspired selection of hand-crafted gins thoughtfully paired with local foods at the Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery. It won’t take long to reach the distillery, which is located in Ochre Barn, a replica of an 18th-century granary in Mossel Bay’s historic district. The gins are made with botanicals such as juniper, rose geranium and star anise that have been foraged locally by hand. The flavors of the gins reflect the surrounding coastal, forest and semi-arid desert terrains. The exact gins for the tasting will be chosen upon your arrival, but they will likely include a soft floral pink gin, an aromatic gin with late burst of citrus and a woody gin with a velvet-like mouthfeel. The gins are meant to be enjoyed neat, on ice or with tonic. The foods for the pairings will be just as expressive. Afterwards, you might purchase your favorite gins, which are neatly packaged in handmade porcelain bottles.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Sample several locally made gins at the Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery.
• Learn about the natural botanicals that are used in the production of the various gins.
• Delight in the foods that are paired with the gins to complement their flavors.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.