The Rivertown Range

Craft Gin

African Dry Gin
RIVERTOWN AFRICAN DRY GIN

A traditional Juniper Berry forward dry gin. Vapour infusion of 10 botanicals selected from around the world and blended in our distiller’s secret recipe gives this gin its unique aroma and taste.

Botanicals

Juniperus communis, known as Juniper Berry, is the dominant of 10 botanicals in this African gin. Included in our distiller’s secret recipe is Angelica Root, Orris Root, Coriander, Lemon Peel, Cassia Bark, Grains of Paradise, Cubeb Berries, Cardamom and Liquorice.

Serving Suggestion

This Juniper forward gin makes a great base is any gin cocktail or served as a traditional Gin & Tonic mixed with an Indian Tonic Water, ice and lemon garnish or other flavoured tonic mixer of your choice.

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RIVERTOWN RUBY GRAPEFRUIT & ORANGE BLOSSOM GIN

Distinctly citrus with sweet floral undertones. Vapour infusion of 12 botanicals selected from around the world, including Ruby Grapefruit and Orange Blossoms.

 

Botanicals

In addition to Ruby Grapefruit and Orange Blossoms is a distiller’s secret blend of 10 other botanicals, namely Juniper Berry, Angelica Root, Orris Root, Coriander, Cardamom, Sarsaparilla Root, Lemon Peel, Sweet Orange Peel, Bitter Orange Peel and Lime Blossoms, giving this gin a distinct citrus base with a sweet floral aroma.

 

Serving Suggestion

A naturally flavourful and aromatic gin should always be allowed to express itself, so we suggest experiencing this gin mixed with a standard Indian Tonic Water, garnished with a slice of ruby grapefruit and sprig of fresh mint.

 

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Ruby Grapefruit & Orange Blossom Gin
African Sky Blue Gin
RIVERTOWN AFRICAN SKY BLUE GIN

An African Sky Blue gin. Distinctly herbal with fruity undertones. A selection of 11 botanicals from around the world, including our dominant local African herb mhlonyane, which are vapour infused.


Mhlonyane

Artemisia afra, known as mhlonyane, is a soft aromatic herb found from the very southern tip of Africa as far north as Ethiopia. It is one of the most widely used medicinal plants in the region, known for its relaxing properties.



Botanicals

In addition to mhlonyane is a distiller’s secret blend of 10 other botanicals, namely Juniper Berry, Angelica Root, Orris Root, Coriander, Cardamom, Sweet Orange Peel, Bilberry, Sloe Berry, Cubeb Berry and Elderflower, giving this gin fruity and floral undertones.



Serving Suggestion

A naturally flavourful and aromatic gin should always be allowed to express itself so we suggest experiencing this gin mixed with a standard Indian Tonic Water garnished with a twist of lemon and sprig of rosemary.



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Craft Vodka

RIVERTOWN HANDCRAFTED VODKA

Produced from a grain fermentation, triple distilled and then trickle gravity filtered through a bed of activated charcoal. This is followed by a second heating and aeration process to create a smooth neutral spirit in a true handcrafted tradition.

 

Serving Suggestion

A great base for any vodka cocktail or served with lemonade and garnish of lime.

 

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Vodka

Craft Rum

Dark Rum
RIVERTOWN DARK RUM

A traditional dark rum made from a fermentation of molasses from sugarcane grown on the East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Matured in an American Oak quarter cask with the addition of French Oak staves, the result is a dark rum that is mellow and smooth with a unique flavour and aroma.

Single Quarter Cask Rum

Matured in single American Oak quarter casks with the addition of French Oak stave chips to create a single barrel, single batch per barrel of dark Rum limited to 90 bottles.

Serving Suggestion

Best sipped neat, on the rocks, or with your favourite rum mixer.

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Spirit Aperitif

RIVERTOWN 'RUIN' SPIRIT APERITIF

A mix of (RU)m and g(IN).

A unique Spirit Aperitif consisting of a blend of spicy gin and a touch of dark rum. An aromatic gin with a strong spice component with the added influence and colour of oak matured dark rum.

Gin Botanicals

The gin component makes up the majority of the Spirit Aperitif and is based on the vapour infusion of 15 botanicals including Juniper Berry, Angelica Root, Orris Root, Sarsaparilla Root, Coriander, Cardamom, Sweet Orange Peel, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Cloves, Cinnamon, Black Pepper Corns, Star Anise, Nutmeg and Ginger. The spice botanical selection is derived from the spices used to make a spiced rum.

 

Dark Rum

A traditional dark rum made from a fermentation of molasses from sugarcane grown on the East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Matured in an American Oak quarter cask with the addition of French Oak staves, the result is a dark rum that is mellow and smooth with a unique flavour and aroma.

Serving Suggestion

A flavourful and aromatic spirit prepared as a gin mixed with a standard Indian Tonic Water or Ginger Ale garnished with a Cinnamon stick.

 

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Ruin Spirit Aperitif

Rivertown Spirits is serviced by Makro Online. Enjoy free nationwide delivery on orders over R500. For orders under R500, a R50 delivery fee applies.