Crafted with Passion. Distilled with Care. Uncork the Extraordinary.

Tucked away in the tranquil village of Nieu-Bethesda, Karoo Still is a boutique micro- distillery where craftsmanship meets creativity. Owner-run and hands-on, we produce small, distinctive batches of Coffee and Spice, Flowers and Spice, Citrus, and London Dry Gins, Rum and Bitters—each bottle a reflection of our care, curiosity, and craft.

What Sets Craft Apart

A craft-distilled bottle often reveals its nature before the first sip. Unlike mass-produced spirits that are filtered, colored, and homogenized for absolute consistency, craft spirits may show slight variations in color, a natural haze, or even a trace of sediment— signs of authenticity rather than imperfection. These subtle differences reflect the hands-on process behind small-batch distilling: minimal filtration, real botanicals, and slow infusion. At Karoo Still, we embrace these nuances — each bottle is a one-of-a-kind expression without shortcuts or additives. When you spot a Karoo Still Bottle on the shelf, you’re looking at something real, personal, and crafted with intention.

Our Spirits

Gin

Citrus: Bright citrus layered with rosemary, mint, and blueberry
Coffee: Rich roasted coffee with cocoa, muscovado, vanilla, cloves, and cardamom
Flowers & Spice: Floral notes of elder, lavender, and chamomile, spiced with coriander and cardamom
London Dry: Classic and clean

Bitters

An aromatic blend of spices gathered from around the world, including cubebs from Java, grains of paradise from West Africa, vanilla from Madagascar, cinnamon from Sri Lanka, and quinine from South America. Slowly macerated in high-proof spirit, naturally extracted over weeks. No colourants or artificial additives used. Best stored in a cool, dark place — and give it a shake before pouring, as real ingredients may settle.

Rum

First Rum is distilled from first principles: fermenting molasses (like pirates did in the Caribbean using dunder), double pot-distilled in our own mampoer still. Full-bodied, bold, and proudly crafted by Karoo Still.

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Citrus Infused Gin

R375,00

Modern and vibrant. Citrus, rosemary, and mint meet a touch of blueberry for a fresh, layered gin with a crisp finish.

Coffee

R375,00

Rich and aromatic. Crafted with decaffeinated coffee for bold espresso notes, soft chocolate undertones, and a clean, balanced finish.

Flowers and Spice

R375,00

Floral and warm. Delicate blossoms meet gentle spice and classic juniper for a smooth, aromatic and beautifully balanced gin.

London Dry Gin

R375,00

Classic and clean. Juniper-forward with subtle coriander and angelica, crafted for the perfect signature pour.

Bitter Goed

R150,00

Complex and layered. A bold blend of 13 spices, slowly extracted to add depth, warmth, and character to every pour.

Rum

R425,00

Raw and full-bodied. Crafted from fermented molasses and double distilled for a rich, evolving rum with true Karoo character.

Elderflower Liqueur

R375,00

Delicately floral and aromatic, our Elderflower Liqueur is crafted in small batches with elderflower, muscovado sugar, citrus and botanicals.

The Karoo Still Experience

At Karoo Still, we believe in sharing what we create.

Join us for a distillery tour and enjoy a guided tasting of our spirits. Learn how we distil, blend, and bottle— all from our humble home in Nieu-Bethesda.