Karoa Cara

Karoa Cara Distilling Co. is a notable craft distillery based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, known for its innovative and award-winning spirits. Founded by Elwin and Janie Barnes, the distillery prides itself on producing unique gins and other spirits using locally sourced, fresh organic botanicals. Their products include the Karoa Cara White Gin, which is celebrated for its unique cloudy appearance and distinctive flavour profile blending spearmint and cardamom—making it the only gin of its kind in South Africa. The distillery's commitment to quality and innovation was recognized when their gin won the Best South African Contemporary Gin at the World Gin Awards.