Distiller Notes
The Rooibos bush (a.k.a. red bush) was almost lost to the world and then rediscovered in 1772. It is native to the mountains of the Cedarburg Wilderness, Western Cape South Africa. The leaves are bruised, fermented then air dried; the fermentation brings out the fruit note. The Distillation captures the pure essence of the red bush tea. The botanicals of cassia and cubeb pepper frame the character of Coit Spirits Distilled Cape Tea Gin.
Enjoying an enthusiastic resurgence in modern cocktail culture, Gin, a.k.a. ‘Dutch Courage,’ was originally touted as a 16th century cure for cowardice and stomach ailments. Arguably the broadest and most dynamic category of spirits in terms of flavor profiles and production styles, Gin is a distilled grain spirit that derives its primary flavor from juniper berries and secondary flavors from a dazzling array of spices, herbs, fruits and botanicals. It is both produced and enjoyed all around the world and is most commonly mixed into cocktails such as the Martini or simply added to tonic water.