Craft gin is huge right now, and South Africa is producing some real beauties. Keep a bottle of one of these in your drinks cabinet. And, of course, they make fabulous gifts. Cheers!
Musgrave Gin
Musgrave Pink Gin: Born out of the flavours and history of Africa, Musgrave Gin has 11 botanicals infused in its flavour. This gentle and less spicy Pink Gin is made to bring out the floral of the rosehips and the infused rosewater. R429, Makro Liquor
Musgrave 11 Premium: This is no ordinary gin and its top notes of aromatic cardamom, African ginger and grains of paradise are reminiscent of the perfume of spice markets. R429, Makro Liquor
Wixworth Gin
An artfully balanced gin, subtly infused with South African renosterbos. Why renosterbos, you might ask? When renosterbos is infused with the finest traditional botanicals, the delicate floral and sweet pine flavours, together with the subtle spicy notes of the renosterbos, add complexity and deliciousness to this exquisite gin. R279, Makro Liquor
Hope on Hopkins Mediterranean Gin
Inspired by flavours from the Mediterranean, this savoury gin boasts hints of olives, rosemary, basil, thyme and cardamom, with overriding citrus notes and hints of juniper. R469, Yuppiechef.com
Inverroche Gin
Inverroche Gin Verdant: A subtly infused spirit with notes from Africa, the Far East and Europe. For an additional boost in taste, the spirit goes through a brief infusion of late summer blooms after distillation, which imparts a delicate crisp, green note. R449, Yuppiechef.com
Inverroche Gin Classic: A richly textured, crisp gin that blends 15 traditional and hand-harvested African botanicals. Soft juniper top notes are followed by fresh citrus aromas, with undertones of Cape fynbos. R449, Yuppiechef.com
Inverroche Gin Amber: A luscious, complex gin that is a result of a harmonious fusion of flora from Africa, with spices and berries from India and Europe. Earthy base notes are balanced with fresh citrus and juniper top notes, and a delicate floral finish. R449, Yuppiechef.com
Triple Three African Botanicals Gin
This gin is carefully distilled from seven botanicals including the flora of the Western Cape. It expresses soft, round and elegant herbal scents. All botanicals are carefully selected to underline the tempting marriage of South Africa’s indigenous flora and elegant juniper berries. R319, Makro Liquor
Tip: Pair your favourite gin with the finest choice of tonic like a bottle of new Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic is delicately carbonated and finely balanced to ensure the best taste representation of what was intended by the master distiller.
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