Hope African Botanical Gin 750ml
Gin
Description
Hope Distillery, based in Cape Town, has become well known for producing small-batch spirits that reflect a strong sense of place. Hope African Botanical Gin celebrates South Africa’s unique fynbos biome, using locally inspired botanicals to create a gin that feels both contemporary and unmistakably African.
Distilled from local grain spirit and infused with eight botanicals, the gin features hand-picked organic kapokbos - a wild sweet rosemary also known as snowbush - alongside buchu, one of South Africa’s most recognisable indigenous herbs. These botanicals bring layers of floral, herbal and blackcurrant character while still allowing classic juniper notes to remain at the core of the spirit.
Appearance:
Crystal clear in the glass with a clean, bright viscosity.
Nose:
Lifted aromatics of pine, citrus peel and ripe blackcurrant, followed by floral fynbos notes and fresh herbs.
Palate:
Fresh and expressive, with classic juniper layered alongside floral botanicals, subtle rosemary character and distinctive buchu-driven blackcurrant notes. The texture is smooth and rounded without becoming heavy.
Finish:
Long and gently sweet on the finish, with lingering herbal spice, soft florals and a touch of earthy complexity.
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Hope African Botanical Gin 750ml
- Food Pairing : Hope African Botanical Gin works beautifully in a classic G&T served with premium tonic, fresh grapefruit peel and a sprig of thyme or rosemary. The floral and herbal profile also pairs well with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, sushi or Mediterranean-style platters with olives and soft cheeses. The gin’s bright botanical lift and gentle sweetness complement lighter dishes while still standing up well in more savoury, herb-driven flavours.
- Drink before: Best enjoyed within 12 to 18 months of opening for optimal, vibrant fynbos flavour. While gin does not technically spoil, the delicate aromas of hand-picked Kapokbos (wild sweet rosemary) and Buchu (blackcurrant notes) will begin to fade after this period.
- Manufacturer: Firebrand
- Region: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Medals Won: SA Craft Gin Awards (2020): The African Botanical Gin was recognized as a Double Gold award winner.
- Alcohol Content: 43%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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These figures are subject to change.
