About Distillers Union
Distillers Union is a collective of like-minded craft brewers and distillers. Located at 415 Albert Road, Woodstock, it is a working brewery and distillery where the public can view the artisans in action. It also houses a tasting room and bar for gin making sessions, tastings and cocktails.
Our History
The premises allows small batch distillers to rent a space at the fraction of the cost of their own premises, to draw on the expertise of other distillers and to create product visibility. Distillers Union also produce spirits for other small brands as well as companies in need of their own house brands. Distilled in our multi-column copper still, which can be used to manufacture any spirit.
Our Founders
The founders of the Distillers Union are Simon von Witt and Warren Harries-Jones. Friends since childhood, they have both been involved in the craft brewing industry for the past seven years. As independent distillers and brewers they understand the costs and complexities involved in bringing a brand to market.
Our Brands
Simon von Witt founded and ran the Woodstock Gin Company, he recently sold the company to a large distributor and is now creating a new range of gin, vodka and rum, called 5 Pence. He is also developing a tonic water and non-alcoholic G&T called James Benson.
Warren Harries-Jones founded Dragon alcoholic ginger beer seven years ago. It is a naturally fermented, alcoholic ginger beer, with a distinct fiery burn. An established brand, it is available in many bars and bottle stores countrywide.
Dragon has also launched a Hard Seltzer which is a spiked sparkling water. With 5% ABV and just 100 calories per bottle, it is low in sugar, contains no preservatives, artificial sweeteners or flavours.
Gin-making prices
Spices for your drinks
Gin Making & Gin Tasting
Distiller’s union hosts regular Gin-making and Gin-tasting events on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays.
To pre-pay and book refer to our calendar to choose an event you would like to attend.
These brands are all being produced on site at the moment. Brands that have been created in our stills include ‘Ora’ and Enigma, owned by young black entrepreneurs in Khayelitsha.