Jackalberry
Jenever Gin
Gin from South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
The Forrester Family loves the bush and are frequent visitors. In 2020 the SA wine industry was severely affected by the lockdown and alcohol prohibition leading to Ken having tanks of wine without being able to distribute. As any entrepreneur would, this was the seed to begin a new venture, distilling some of the wine into gin. It was however while visiting the Kruger that the true identity of the gin was born. Ken and Teresa were having breakfast when a fruit fell onto their table. Ken started asking the lodge staff about the fruit, whether it was edible and what it tasted like. The team shared their childhood connections and memories of climbing Jackalberry trees to retrieve the fruit. Ken loved the stories and the taste of the Jackalberry so much that he decided to weave it into his new endeavour.
This magnificent indigenous Jackalberry tree that thrives in the Bushveld Savannah is known as “African Ebony”. We hear that the wood is highly prized for furniture and even boats - but we harvest just the natural fruit, once a year and we use this magical fruit which is a seasonal treat for many animals including Jackals (obviously) as well as many species of antelope, baboons, monkeys and tree squirrels. In fact the floor of the tree beneath the verdant canopy is a veritable meeting place of the animals eager to snack on this delicious healthy fruit, whilst the birds like parrot, hornbill and Grey Loerie get first choice up high. Twice distilled with an infusion of this wild grown, health giving fruit (Jackalberry) in the second distillation. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to share some of nature’s wonderful bounty with all the animals and birds and your very best friends!