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OUT OF AFRICA PROCERA AFRICAN JUNIPER GIN
Innovation X Marketing’s (IXM) African-distilled Procera Gin gets its distinctive flavor from Juniperus Procera—a juniper variety that is indigenous to the highlands of Kenya. As important as terroir of Africa is to the brand, so too is its sustainability commitment to the continent, with one Juniperus Procera tree being planted per bottle sold, and it’s unique, recycled, hand-blown glass bottle is created by local artisans.
HOLMES CAY
Founder Eric Kaye seeks out rare and unusual rums during his travels around the world and bottles smallbatch, limited-edition rums all distilled naturally without additives. His latest, Single Cask South Africa Mhoba 2017 was aged in South African whisky casks for four years.
AMARULA
The original and only cream liqueur which uses real Marula fruit as its base spirit, harvested from Marula trees that grow wild and uncultivated in the subequatorial regions of Africa—the only place on the entire planet where they grow. With a beautiful bottle depicting its grand beauty, Amarula has a lengthy history of safeguarding the African elephant through sustainable environmental and educational projects, so that people can keep meeting them under the Marula trees, year after year.
VUSA
Poised to be one of the first spirit launches from South Africa to make waves in the United States market—the line is made from sugarcane and distilled in copper before being filtered through the baobab fruit shells. The bottle itself is a standout, with a sleek black, white, and gold label that blends modern aesthetics with traditional African prints.
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