Cape of Storms Distilling Company

Cape of Storms Distilling Company is a craft rum distillery and tasting room at The Spice Yard in Salt River, Cape Town. The distillery says it is pioneering a new rum-making method in South Africa, combining a centuries-old Caribbean technique with naturally strong African blackstrap molasses.

Its rum is produced in small batches to protect quality and flavour, and it contains no added sugar, so drinkers get the taste without the extra sweetness. The company controls the process from fermentation through to bottling, which it says lets it deliver a smooth, full-flavoured spirit. It positions itself as part of a wave of craft spirits in South Africa, following the rise of craft gin and beer. It suits visitors who want to taste or tour a small-batch rum distillery in Salt River.