Private Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
It’s time to party at the Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery!
GiGi, the owner of Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery, invites you to share her passion.
I am in love with the Overberg. One of the most majestic estates in Stanford, situated on the southern slopes of the Klein River Mountain, is a wine farm called Sir Robert Stanford Estate. Whenever my husband Mike and I visited my beloved holiday home in Franskraal, just outside Gansbaai, we also visited the estate for Sunday lunch. One weekend, we went for a walk on the farm and followed the pathway that made its way past the wine shop and ended up in the tasting room of a small distillery. I loved the idea of distilling. Back in my erotic dancing days at the Titty Twister in Rivonia, Johannesburg, the owner once said to me, “GiGi, there’s only money in two things in life, women and liquor!”
One Sunday, we drove to the small distillery only to find it closed. We tracked down the farm’s owner, who explained that his distillers had walked out on him. He knew nothing about the business. The distillery was on a hill overlooking a dreamy pond. It had a peach pip floor, a 70-year-old copper still, and a patio with a Mexican cantina feel. I loved the tiny distillery. Mike and I went into partnership with the owner of the estate. It felt like a hugely exciting venture.
We invited Loffie, a knowledgeable professor, to train our staff while Mike and I enrolled on Master Distillers courses. While the venture succeeded initially, the old copper pot still started giving in, followed by break-ins on the farm. The old copper still was stolen, along with the fixed copper pipes. We had no choice but to look for a new location.
Mike’s daughter Dani, who worked for us as a distiller, found the perfect venue. It was a small factory on the R43 in the Industrial Area of Stanford. Before we bought the building, Mike and I flew to Panama to investigate whether the grass was greener on the other side of the world. When we landed in David, a small town in Panama, it was raining heavily. It rains for ten months of the year there, and the weather was humid and wet the whole time we were there. Our clothes were musky, and the water in our hotel smelled. After four days, we decided we would be staying in the Overberg.
We bought the small factory in Stanford and called our tasting room the Jolly Rooster after the beautiful roosters we saw in Panama. It represented our decision to stay in beautiful South Africa. The roosters were red, yellow, white, and black, with long legs and athletic bodies. We were in awe at how much the Panamanian people loved their birds.
Fynbos Distillery @ The Jolly Rooster produces award-winning spirits, Limoncello, Witblits liqueurs, White Cream liqueurs, Grappa, Rum, Mampoer, Gin and Tequila. Our brand is bright, colourful, fresh, and funky. We opened the Jolly Rooster on the 10th of December, 2018. We have gone from strength to strength, and our products have consistently won awards since 2018. We specialise in small-scale batches of hand-crafted spirits. Our passionate distillers and the mouth-watering Mediterranean pairing menu will visit the Jolly Rooster, an experience that will linger. Rock your wattle while you taste our Arabian Rose Gin! Tickle your pickle while sipping our Cranberry Witblits!
See you at the Jolly Rooster!
Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery offers a choice between a set food pairing menu with eight combinations and an à la carte menu that includes a complimentary product pairing with each dish ordered.
Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery presents an award-winning range of distilled products.
Purple Haze Gin
Price: 375ml - R225 / 750ml - R420
Arabian Rose Gin
Price: 375ml - R210 / 750ml - R380
Citrus Bomb Gin
Price: 375ml - R210 / R750ml - R380
Just Juniper Gin
Price: 375ml - R190 / 750ml - R320
White Rum
Price: 375ml - R220 / R750ml - R380
Golden Rum (Aged Rum)
Price: 375ml - R230 / R750ml - R390
Husk Spirit (Grappa)
Price: 375ml - R230
Oaked Husk Spirit (Aged Grappa)
Price: 375ml - R230
Oaked Apple Mampoer (Calvados Apple Brandy)
Price: 375ml - R235
Plain Witblits - Grape Spirit
Price: 375ml - R230
Blanco Agave Spirit (Silver Tequila)
Price: 375ml - R240 / R750ml - R450
Reposado Agave Spirit (Gold Tequila)
Price: 375ml - R255 / R750ml - R480
Coffee Agave Spirit (Coffee Tequila)
Price: 375ml - R255 / R750ml - R480
Limoncello Liqueur
Price: 375ml - R205
Apple Crumble Cream Liqueur
Price: 375ml - R198
Salted Toffee Apple Cream Liqueur
Price: 375ml - R200
Mocha Liqueur
Price: 375ml - R165
Caramel Liqueur
Price: 375ml - R165
Bubblegum Liqueur
Price: 375ml - R165
Strawberry Liqueur
Price: 375ml - R165
Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery has the perfect gift solution with a range of gift packs.
Price: R155 (3 x 50ml award-winning gins)
Includes Variations: Purple Haze / Citrus Bomb / Arabian Rose / Just Juniper
Price: R145 (3 x 50ml award-winning base spirits)
Includes: Husk Spirit / Plain Witblits / Oaked Apple Mampoer
Price: R135 (3 x 50ml liqueurs)
Includes Variations: Limoncello / Strawberry / Caramel / Mocha
Price: on request
Case lots of Witblitz and Mampoer can be personalised with your brand label. Ideal for corporate gifting, bars, restaurants, guesthouses and weddings.
There is a minimum order of 24 bottles per order.
The Sir Robert Stanford Heritage Show is presented by the master distiller at the Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery by arrangement.
Embark on a visual and audio interactive tour through Stanford that winds its way from past to present without you having to leave your seat.
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Please Note:
Booking is Essential
Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery is available for functions and events with seating arrangements for 40 people inside and 20 outside.
Hosting your gathering at Jolly Rooster will set the scene for an unforgettable experience and leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Please note: Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery reserves the right to be the sole supplier of food, alcohol, and other beverages.
It’s time to party at the Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery!
When it comes to hosting private bachelor and bachelorette parties, the Jolly Rooster struts its stuff. Years of experience in the adult entertainment industry means that GiGi has the know-how to arrange a private party that is guaranteed to be a whole lot of fun!
Contact GiGi at the Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery to custom-create your exclusive adults-only party package!
Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery is proud to hold the following awards:
The Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery gives pensioners a 10% discount on food and drink every Thursday.
This offer is valid from 09:00 - 17:00 and requires an ID document to qualify.
“Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery is a small establishment. It needs some support, and man, do they deserve it. Excellent service and the food is delicious. I will say go and support this local gem of a place, and you won't regret it if you are a gin lover.” Carlo Legolie
“Our waitress at the Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery was helpful and knowledgeable about the different gins and liqueurs we tasted. Great atmosphere!” Jenna Venter
“We just had the best experience at the Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery. We went for the tasting (gin, grappa, mampoer, limoncello and liqueurs) with food pairing.” Corné van der Merwe
“Great staff and even better gin at the Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery!” Jethro Sanders
“The Jolly Rooster @ Fynbos Distillery is a hidden gem, a must-try if you're in the Gansbaai, Stanford and Hermanus area. They make craft gin and other liquors. A simple must!” Lawrence Bake