Asset-Based Start-Up Opportunity
An opportunity to acquire a small-batch craft gin distillery setup located in the North West Province. This offering presents a fully equipped, production-ready facility — ideal for an entrepreneur looking to enter or expand within South Africa’s growing craft spirits market.
The distillery operates from a custom-built 12m shipping container, professionally configured as a production facility. The compact, efficient design allows for streamlined operations with manageable overheads.
Production Capacity
- Output capacity of approximately 90 litres (±120 bottles) per day
- Raw alcohol currently sourced at 96% ABV, diluted with purified water, then uniquely flavoured and distilled
- Facility is configured to allow the new owner to produce their own base alcohol if desired, increasing margin potential
Brand & Product
- The distillery previously produced a craft gin brand, offering the purchaser the option to:
- Relaunch the existing brand
- Reposition and rebrand
- Introduce an entirely new craft spirit range
Financial Potential (Projected on Relaunch)
- Estimated monthly turnover: R27 232.80
- Gross Profit Margin: 57%
- Net Profit: ± R7 209 in initial operating months
- (Figures based on conservative early-stage projections and can scale with distribution expansion.)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Significantly reduced setup cost compared to establishing a distillery from scratch
- Existing infrastructure and equipment already in place
- Scalable production model
- Ideal for a hands-on operator or investor entering the premium craft beverage sector
This is a turnkey asset-based opportunity costs R430 000 and it will allow a new owner to enter the distilling industry with much of the capital expenditure already absorbed.
