Helmut Wilderer, a German restaurateur decided to leave the industry and founded Wilderer distillery in januaryy 1995- South Africa’s first private grappa distillery.Today Wilder is one of the most prestigious producers of Grappa. Eaux de vie and Gin worldwide. 

It started in january 1994, after winning a golf tournament and trip to South Africa. Even though Wilder Gin is produced in South Africa it has German roots. Helmut who came from Karlsruhe, feel in love with the country during a holiday trip in february 1994 and decided to migrate the same year to set up a fine spirits production facility there. 

Wilderer Fybos Gin is made with all South African botanicals. this include traditional juniper and a of number citrus flavors in addition to local wild dagga, buchu and honeybush. between the earthy sweet, and spicy and the gin has a well rounded finish.