Craft Spirits Made in Wellington, South Africa – Vodka, Gin & Other Konkoksies with Local Soul

Welcome to Die Uil Craft Stookhuis, an authentic distillery nestled in the heart of Wellington, in the beautiful Cape Winelands. We create true small-batch spirits – from grain to glass – including our bold Kameraad Vodka, Award Winning Buskruit Gin, and our seasonal, story-rich Passiepoer & Gin'ello.

From Paarl to Stellenbosch, Durbanville to Franschhoek, our craft spirits are celebrated for their deep flavour and local soul. Whether you're ordering online or visiting our distillery in Wellington, we invite you to taste the spirit of South Africa

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Meet Die Vuil Uil

In the heart of Wellington, during one of South Africa’s toughest lockdowns, a rebel spirit was born – Die Vuil Uil. With no alcohol in sight and the ‘gees’ running dry, our founder Werner Liebenberg decided to make a plan – and the rest is now distilled into every bottle.

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South African Food & Beverage Awards 2025

Award-Winning Quality You Can Taste

We are proud to announce that Die Uil Craft Stookhuis has been awarded a Silver Medal for our Buskruit Gin at the prestigious South African Food & Beverage Awards 2025.

This honour reflects the exceptional quality of our product, as judged by an independent panel of chefs, sommeliers, and food experts. It’s more than a certificate – it’s recognition that Buskruit Gin stands out in flavour, craftsmanship, and overall excellence.

When you choose Buskruit, you're choosing an award-winning spirit, backed by expert taste and trust.

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What Our Customers Say

  • Willa Bothma

    This is top class.
    Very friendly service and great tasting gin and vodka

  • Pieter Vlok

    Very friendly and knowledgeable service. Real passion for distilling.

  • Ilse

    What a nice experience....gin, vodka and chilli....the vibe is nice will def go again.....👌🍸🌶

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Tastings available from 11am
After hours and private (offsite) tastings available by appointment

Trading Hours

Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 10am - 2pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed

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