[vc_row][vc_column][trx_section section_style=”section_style_underline” title=”wilderer” subtitle=”more about our brands” description=”The Wilderer story starts in 1994 when Helmut Wilderer, a German restaurant owner, discovered that no Grappa or Eau de Vie was produced locally during a visit to South Africa. He was granted the first private distilling license in South Africa and so Wilderer Distillery was born.

Completing his training as Master Distiller in Austria and Germany, Helmut Wilderer went on to create award-winning grappas, eaux de vie and gin at his distillery in Simondium with bespoke copper stills. Today, Wilderer boasts a second distillery located at Spice Route in Paarl. Sadly, Helmut Wilderer passed away in 2016, but his son Christian Wilderer, who moved to South Africa with him more than twenty years ago, continues to build on the legacy his father left.

As the proud national distributors of Wilderer products in South Africa, our portfolio includes grappas, eaux de vie and gin under the Wilderer label along with some innovative and exciting offerings under the Rogue label.”][/trx_section][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”gin” color=”chino”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1769″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”fynbos” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

Master Distiller Helmut Wilderer, the father of South African craft spirits, personally hand-selected 27 indigenous botanicals of which many belong to the Cape Fynbos Floral Kingdom. Flowers, berries, barks, peels, roots, stems and leaves all come together in harmony to produce Wilderer Fynbos Gin.

Fresh ingredients and flowers are hand-picked from the estate’s gardens, while specialized Fynbos species and other herbs are sustainably harvested. Once macerated and distilled in small batches with the highest quality spirit base, pure Franschhoek mountain spring water is added to produce this award-winning gin.

Outstandingly smooth to the palate, this Fynbos gin boasts an array of unique herbs giving an aroma that can only be described as walking through Fynbos fields of the Western Cape.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1768″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”rose water” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

Good things take time. Careful consideration went into the process of crafting Wilderer’s Rose Water Gin, the second addition to their gin stable. As crisp and floral as a breath of spring air, fresh rose petals are carefully infused by the distiller, along with juniper, cinnamon, cardamom and a few secret botanicals, to naturally recreate the aroma of Turkish Delight.

Rose petals are hand-picked at the nursery and immediately added to jars of alcohol. When a rose is plucked, its petals immediately start to lose their precious scent. Without wasting time, the distiller locks in the aroma and flavour of the fresh petals to immortalize the fragrances in alcohol.

Expect a well-balanced and subtle rose flavour with a complex background of juniper and spice.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”grappa” color=”chino”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1181″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”pinotage” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

The late Helmut Wilderer was the first producer of Grappa in South Africa and is known as the “Grandfather of Grappa”.

Wilderer’s Pinotage Grappa is a classic barrique grappa distilled from Pinotage grape skins and matured in French oak barrels which previously housed Pinotage wine for four years. This product, with this cultivar is the first of its sort and unique to South Africa.

Vanilla, cherries and coffee roast aromas on the palate, harmonious wood, soft and round with a rich and sweet finish.

Enjoy as part of the classic Cafe Corretto, neat, or in a delicious cocktail.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1180″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”muscato” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

The late Helmut Wilderer was the first producer of Grappa in South Africa and is known as the “Grandfather of Grappa”.

Wilderer’s flagship and most sought-after grappa has been awarded the most international gold and double gold medals across all vintages. The Muscato Grappa expresses a beautiful bouquet of litchi, cinnamon and honeysuckle typical to that of Muscat grapes.

An incredibly smooth mouthfeel and long finish makes this grappa a favourite.

Enjoy neat or alongside a robust coffee.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1182″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”shiraz” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

Basket-pressed Shiraz grape skins are matured to perfection in French oak barrels to form the base of Wilderer’s Shiraz grappa.

This unusual full-bodied grappa boasts a minty nose flanked by robust white pepper and chocolate notes with a hint of smoke on the finish and a slight whiskey aftertaste.

Enjoy it neat or serve alongside a good coffee to tease out the elusive oak and cherry characteristics.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”eaux de vie & liqueur” color=”chino”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1212″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”fynbos herb bitter” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]40% ABV

This healing herb bitter is a uniquely South African speciality produced from over thirty fresh herbs endemic to the Western Cape. The herbs are distilled without any added flavouring, colourants or sugar. Expect detailed herb aromas that range from nut and spice to revitalising mint.

Enjoy after a meal as a digestive or before retiring for the evening.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1215″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”williams birne” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

Wilderer Eau de Vie (French for “water of life”) is a European style of fruit brandy made from a fruit mash. The Williams Birne Eau de Vie is suffused with the aroma of deliciously ripe pears on the nose and palate.

It’s the perfect base for the creation of unique cocktails, imaginative fruity desserts, or to be enjoyed as a digestive after dinner.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1213″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”obstler” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

Wilderer Eau de Vie (French for “water of life”) is a European style of fruit brandy made from a fruit mash.

Obstler, an authentic German-style schnapps, is distilled from a base of hand-selected Golden Delicious apples and premium Williams pears that are then cored, naturally fermented and distilled separately. The two fruit schnapps are then masterfully blended to achieve the perfect balance between apple and pear.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1214″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”himbeergeist” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]43% ABV

Wilderer Eau de Vie (French for “water of life”) is a European style of fruit brandy made from a fruit mash. Beautiful choice grade South African raspberries, grown in the maritime terroir of the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, are handpicked and pressed to release the stunningly aromatic pulp.

Each bottle of Himbeergeist contains close to 500 grams of raspberries. This authentic German-styled Schnapps is enjoyed neat or with a quality cigar.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1194″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”honey liqueur” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]26% ABV

Wilderer Honey Liqueur is a tribute to both the hard-working bees and the unique Fynbos Floral Kingdom which they pollinate. All-natural West-Coast Fynbos honey is sustainably sourced from honest beekeepers, who employ only the best practices, which keeps this product as close to nature as possible.

Enjoy this liqueur neat, over ice cream, in cooking, or add a dash to spice up your cup of tea.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1193″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”raspberry liqueur” shape=”square” hover_background_color=”chino”]24% ABV

Hand-picked raspberries from the Hemel-and-Aarde valley are juiced at Wilderer Distilleries to guarantee pure and quality juice. The juice is fortified with raspberry schnapps distilled from the pulp of the same berries to produce Wilderer Raspberry Liqueur. This is 100% raspberry in a bottle!

Experience the sweet taste of raspberries neat as a classic sipping liqueur or enjoy it over ice cream and in various cocktail options.[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][trx_button align=”center” link=”https://www.liquidity.co.za/portfolio/”]back to our portfolio[/trx_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]