There’s a new technique to infuse gin with botanicals. Reminiscent of (and possibly inspired by) civet coffee, this approach offers “The true taste of Africa in every glass“.
For those here trembling with anticipation, here’s a link to the producer https://ibhu.co.za and here’s a summary from the media https://vinepair.com/booze-news/south-african-elephant-dung-gin/
I’m considering this as a gift for my brother, who enjoys gin but has never been to Africa.
Like a fine wine, it even has provenanceThe essential ingredients in Indlovu gin are derived from elephant dung that is washed and dried. The extracted botanicals are then infused into the gin, which provides unique African flavours.
Being able to trace provenance is important because Indlovu gin will have vintages (similar to wine). Depending on the locale where and season during which the dung is collected the botanicals will vary, which will infuse different flavours
For those here trembling with anticipation, here’s a link to the producer https://ibhu.co.za and here’s a summary from the media https://vinepair.com/booze-news/south-african-elephant-dung-gin/
I’m considering this as a gift for my brother, who enjoys gin but has never been to Africa.