ABOUT US

The Harmony Distillery was the first South African Distillery to produce two unique handcrafted gins using Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) as the signature ingredient for the first and Aloe ferox for the second.

Harmony’s flagship gin, the Honeybush gin was the first gin distilled at Harmony. It is made from 10 botanicals, including the finest honeybush tea leaves. 

Another first for South Africa, was our award-winning Aloe Ferox gin. Aloe Ferox is an uniquely African plant. This gin is vapour infused with the Aloe Ferox to create a sweet aroma and a dry feel on the palate. 

We are also proud to have won awards for our traditional-style Old Tom gin. This has been a renowned recipe since it was popular in 18th-century England. Old Tom gin is a sweeter, yet dry, gin made from lesser botanicals than other gins.

The Harmony Distillery originated on the Farm of Fanie and Marlene Smuts. Years ago, Fanie Smuts made a promise to Marlene (his then girlfriend) that they would own their own farm, in the hopes that she would accept his marriage proposal. 

While Marlene was pregnant with their son, they came across the perfect piece of land, surrounded by mountains with bountiful sources of water. The couple made their home on this farm and started what would go on to become The Harmony Distillery.

Today the farm is home to an independent nursery. The farm also currently plants 6 hectares of honeybush (on average), which is used in the range of Harmony Honeybush bodycare products and of course, in the popular Honeybush gin.

The Harmony Distillery had been located on the farm for a long time, and in 2019 found a new home at the Salt & Copper Restaurant before finding its forever home on Misty Valley Farm just 6km outside of Hartenbos.

At Misty Valley Farm, you can enjoy delicious wood-fired pizzas and relax while your kids have fun in the designated play area. The venue is also available for hosting events such as year-end parties, corporate gatherings, and private functions.

In addition to the farm’s offerings, Harmony Distillery provides gin tastings where you can explore our range of craft spirits, expertly served using our perfect serve method. Experience the art of distilling up close in this serene and family-friendly setting.

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