IBHU Indlovu Pink Gin 70cl

Description

IBHU Indlovu Pink Gin

The story beging IBHU's Pink gin starts the same way as with their original (and unique) gin.

Whilst on a safari in Kenya, the founders were enjoying a g&t whilst watching a herd of elephants. Their guide was telling how particular elephants are in their browsiing habits, yet actually digest little of what they eat.

So.... an idea was born.... would it be possible to make elephant dung gin?

This is truly a gin made in Africa, which is designed by elephants! (Don't worry.... the dung is carefully collected, then washed and dried before being distilled!) Indlovu is even the word for elephant in several South African languages. It's these majestic animals which dictate, in their foraging habits, the botanicals utilised in the creation of this gin.

This gin has a true provenance to it, similar to wines. The dung is collected in different locations, and at different times of the year. This dictates some of the botanicals found in the gin. On the back of each bottle are two numbers, the first is the co-ordinates of the game reserve where its collected, and the second is the date when it was collected.

Whilst the elephants help in the making of the gin, the classical botanicals in the gin are Juniper, Angelica, Orris Root, Coriander and citrus. Those which are chosen by the elephants could include Buccu (Agathosma crenulata), Acacia (Acacia mearnsii), Guarii (Euclea undulata) and Erica (Erica coccinea) (which are the elephants’ favourite foods). This does however change season to season.

With the pink gin, another of the elephants favourite foods is added to the gin. The elephants love eating the prickly pear cactus, (especially the delicious, pink coloured, and delicately flavoured fruit). 

Whilst neither us, nor IBHU advise of any medical benefits of drinking this gin, the prickly pear contains polyphenols, minerals and vitamins (so a great boost for elephants we're sure!). In traditional African medicine, the pulp of the prickly pear fruit has been used to treat inflammation and even hangovers!

Whilst the flavours of this gin are very similar to the original, this adds an additional, lightly fruity flavour to the gin.

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Perfect Serve

Perfect when enjoyed as a gin and tonic, with a deliciously different twist to it. Take 50ml of the gin and pour into a large glass filled with ice. Gently pour over 150 - 200ml of your favourite tonic (we like Fentimans Connoisuers Tonic). Stir gently, and garnish with a cocktail cherry!.