Gin Original Fynbos
Bottle size:
500 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
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Sugarbird Cape Fynbos Spirits, established in 2017, has carved a niche in the South African spirits market with its unique range of fynbos-infused products. Initially focused on gin, the brand has expanded to include a variety of spirits such as brandy and rum. Sugarbird is known for its inventive approach, incorporating local botanicals like rooibos and honeybush, and other fynbos flora, into their spirits. This Cape Town-based distillery has garnered international acclaim, winning multiple awards for its premium products, including the Best Luxury Spirit Brand in South Africa in 2022 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Their range includes not only traditional spirits but also innovative products like the Honeybush and Moringa Gin, and a glitter gin designed as a festive treat.
Sugarbird Original Fynbos Gin delivers a rich tapestry of flavours that uniquely represent the South African Cape Floral Kingdom. The nose opens with an intoxicating mix of hibiscus, buchu, and rose geranium, creating a fragrant and floral bouquet that is immediately captivating. These floral notes are elegantly paired with citrus undertones that add depth and freshness. On the palate, this gin offers a symphony of local fynbos botanicals, including rooibos and honeybush, complemented by the sweet notes of the Cape May Flower. This combination yields a rich and nuanced flavour profile that is distinctly South African. The finish is clean and balanced, with a lingering botanical richness that makes Sugarbird Gin a standout in the realm of craft spirits, perfect for those who appreciate a gin with depth and a strong regional character.
Nose:
The aroma is floral-driven, with prominent notes of hibiscus, buchu, and rose geranium which create a vibrant and inviting bouquet. These are complemented by subtle undertones of citrus peel, adding a refreshing complexity.
Palate:
On the palate, Sugarbird Gin offers a delightful mix of floral and citrus flavours, highlighted by the unique Sugarbird sweetness. The botanical diversity of fynbos shines through with hints of rooibos, honeybush, and the Cape May Flower, providing a rare and pleasing flavour that sets it apart from traditional gins.
Finish:
The finish is perfectly balanced, maintaining the floral and citrus harmony in an otherwise classic, dry gin. It leaves a lasting impression of refined taste and botanical richness.
Taste profile
On the palate
Sugarbird Original Fynbos Gin delivers a rich tapestry of flavours that uniquely represent the South African Cape Floral Kingdom. The nose opens with an intoxicating mix of hibiscus, buchu, and rose geranium, creating a fragrant and floral bouquet that is immediately captivating. These floral notes are elegantly paired with citrus undertones that add depth and freshness. On the palate, this gin offers a symphony of local fynbos botanicals, including rooibos and honeybush, complemented by the sweet notes of the Cape May Flower. This combination yields a rich and nuanced flavour profile that is distinctly South African. The finish is clean and balanced, with a lingering botanical richness that makes Sugarbird Gin a standout in the realm of craft spirits, perfect for those who appreciate a gin with depth and a strong regional character.