Discover, Sip and Savour at The Indaba Gin School

The Indaba Gin School offers a unique experience for gin enthusiasts, from gin tastings to expertly curated gin pairings, and the opportunity to distil your own bottle of handcrafted gin. While you’re there, you’ll discover new flavour profiles and creative combinations while broadening your knowledge of this exciting spirit. Here’s what you need to know.

Indaba Gin School gin tasting | What's on in Joburg

What’s on at the Indaba Gin School

Indulge in a variety of hands-on Gin School experiences, perfect for beginner gin enthusiasts and expert gin masters alike. Sample a curated selection of gins or enjoy a gin pairing where each gin is thoughtfully paired with complementary flavours to enhance your tasting experience. The experiences include:

Black Crow Gin & Chocolate Pairing

A perfectly balanced sensory experience where bold botanical complexity meets rich, artisanal chocolate. Crafted to elevate each distinct note, this pairing brings together the smooth, aromatic layers of Black Crow Gin with carefully selected chocolates that complement its unique profile – unlocking unexpected depths of flavour with every sip and bite.

This is ideal for gin enthusiasts and chocolate lovers alike, as it’s a sophisticated taste journey designed to linger on the palate.

Cost: R200pp, book via dineplan

When: Open Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 3pm.
Where: Indaba Hotel, cnr. Winnie Mandela Drive & Pieter Wenning Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg

Black Crow Gin Sensory Pairing

Come and enjoy a one-of-a-kind tasting experience.

Guests can indulge in a unique evening of exceptional craft spirits. This guided masterclass invites you to explore the dark elegance of Black Crow while engaging all your senses with the raw botanicals, fresh herbs, dried fruits, and select spices that reveal the gin’s complex flavour profiles in an entirely new way.

This is a rare opportunity for Joburg gin lovers to welcome back a favourite and immerse themselves in a captivating journey of taste and aroma.

Cost: R150pp, book via dineplan

When: Open Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 3pm.
Where: Indaba Hotel, cnr. Winnie Mandela Drive & Pieter Wenning Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg

Indaba Gin School distilling | What's on in Joburg

Craft your own gin magic

Immerse yourself in a 2-hour distillation class led by an expert gin master. You’ll explore the art of distillation as you craft your own gin from scratch, selecting a unique blend of botanicals to suit your taste.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a personalised bottle of handcrafted gin, created entirely by you. It’s a fun, hands-on experience for gin lovers looking to create something truly special.

Contact the Indaba Gin School directly to enquire further.