DRINK THIS: TRONK VOËL (JAIL BIRD) VODKA AND NO FRILLS GIN

West Coast Distillers’ Tronk Voël(Jail Bird) Vodka and No Frills Gin were born out of necessity during lockdown. The spirit inside these bottles is masterfully distilled because, although times are tough and money is short, we should all still be able to enjoy a quality drink. These new products are premium small-batch craft gin and vodka at a lower price. TronkVoël Vodka is all about a smooth and easy drinking spirit. The government-enforced COVID-19lockdown provided the perfect opportunity for the distillers to experiment and perfect the distilling, resting and filtering process. As the label suggests, the country impatiently counted the days for the lockdown to end and the alcohol ban to be lifted.All the while, WestCoast Distillers were counting the days in hope of surviving the business shutdown and being able to introduce their very own ‘prohibition born’ Tronk Voël. No Frills gin is a very versatile spirit that packs a punch without a heavy price. Just six botanicals are used in the distillation, resulting in a juniper-forward gin with distinct naartjie and rosemary notes on the nose and palate, and an underlying spiciness from the well-balance coriander. A great gin for hot or cold days, enjoyed your way – no fuss, no frills. By using local SouthAfrican manufactured glass, cost-effective yet striking labels, and wisely chosen botanicals, they have managed to bring you quality that doesn't break the bank. •

Tronk Voël vodka & No Frills gin canbe purchased online from The Gin Guy.