Pienaar And Sons
Empire Gin
Gin from South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Pienaar & Sons is a distinctive craft distillery based in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. The distillery is a father and son venture, with both having extensive backgrounds in chemistry. The father is a skilled designer of distillation equipment and a qualified chemical engineer, while his son, Andre Pienaar, has studied Chemistry and Biochemistry. This unique blend of expertise has fueled their approach to distilling, allowing them to innovate while still appreciating traditional distillation methods.
The Pienaar & Sons Empire Gin is a contemporary style gin crafted with a focus on delivering a balanced and refreshing taste profile. This gin is distilled from neutral grain spirit and is infused with a variety of botanicals that pay homage to the historical introduction of gin in Cape Town.
Nose:
The aroma offers a subtle and quiet profile with hints of mint, celery hearts, and lemon balm, which evolve into more pronounced notes of juniper and citrus as the gin opens up.
Palate:
The flavor begins with soft citrus, primarily lemon, progressing to more complex notes of lemongrass, lime leaves, and pine-accented juniper. The mid-palate brings a strong presence of angelica, with later hints of greenery like celery leaves and basil.
Finish:
The finish is moderately warm and long, with a green complexity and subtle astringency, carrying nuances of citrus, herbs, and juniper.
Awards:
Double Gold at the SA Craft Gin Awards in 2019 and a score of 90 points from OIWSC.