Bain’s
Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is South Africa’s first and only single grain whisky – named after Andrew Geddes Bain, the famous road builder who constructed the Bainskloof Pass through the spectacular mountains of the Western Cape region in the mid-19th century. Bain’s is produced at the James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, around an hour from Cape Town – a distillery with over 130 years of history.
In 2009, Bain’s was launched by Master Distiller Andy Watts – a pioneer of South African whisky whose passion for quality and innovation has been a major influence on the product. The whisky is made from South African maize, which gives it its unmistakable softness and sweetness.
A special feature of Bain’s is the double maturation in first-fill bourbon casks: first for three years in a first cask, then the whisky is transferred to a second bourbon cask and matured there for a further two years. This process gives it a particularly round, vanilla-caramel aroma with notes of tropical fruit, toffee, honey and oak.
Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky has won several international awards – including “World’s Best Grain Whisky” at the World Whiskies Awards – and is an excellent ambassador for the up-and-coming South African whisky scene.
Bain’s at Savinis
At Savinis, we stock Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky as an expression of the highest craftsmanship and South African distilling tradition. Whether pure, on ice or as a base for high-quality cocktails – Bain’s impresses with its character, depth and elegance.
Would you like to find out more about Bain’s or advice on the ideal serving method? Contact us – we will be happy to help you!