Sugarbird750ml Sugarbird Gin

About

Original fynbos

Sugarbird® Original Fynbos Gin’s floral-forward profile has top notes of rose geranium, the Cape May flower, and a subtle hint of buchu all native to the Cape Fynbos region. These are complemented by orange blossom, Angelica root and other fynbos botanicals for a perfectly rounded, balanced gin.

Juniper unfiltered

Sugarbird® Juniper Unfiltered Gin showcases the rich purple hue of female juniper cones in Africa’s first unfiltered gin. The full personality of juniper is complemented by an array of unique floral fynbos botanicals including Scarlet Erica, Cape Chamomile, and Cape May. Pink grapefruit peel provides a fresh citrus note to round off the distinct flavours of this showstopper gin.

Pino & Pelaraonium

Sugarbird® Pino & Pelargonium Gin celebrates two of South Africa’s finest botanical exports. Pinotage grape skins impart a vibrant pink blush, while a trio of Pelargonium species (fynbos known globally as Geranium) drives the citrus and floral character. The Rose variety adds floral sweetness, Lemon brings a crispness and African Geranium’s deep red root tuber brings colour and medicinal benefits. The result is a fragrant gin with perfectly balanced natural sweetness.

Honeybush & Moringa

Sugarbird® Honeybush & Moringa Gin blends the natural sweetness of honeybush with the tart, herbaceous character of Namibian Moringa. Trickle-filtered through honeybush and rooibos leaves, this amber gin exudes warm toffee, woody undertones, and aromatic spiciness. A celebration of African botanicals, it offers a distinctive, flavourful gin experience.

Cape Holly & Wild Plum

This unique gin marries the sweet and tart flavours of two trees native to South Africa. The succulent red berries from Ilex mitis (Cape Holly) and Harpephyllum caffrum (Wild Plum) are extracted and blended to craft a tangy, plum-infused gin with a natural sweetness that promises to transport you to the heart of the South African landscape with every sip.

Product Features

Original fynbos

• 2022 Silver Trophy Spirits Show
• A lightly floral gin, reminiscent of London Dry, she offers notes of rooibos, honeybush, rose geranium and the Cape May Flower.
• There's also a rare, uniquely Sugarbird citrus twang along with the hint of Cape Fynbos for which Sugarbird is now famous. No matter the mood, Sugarbird Original gin is sure to fit your life effortlessly.
• Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, Angelica root, Honeybush, Buchu (originally sourced from the garden of one of our founders) Rose Geranium, Cape May, Citrus peel, Hibiscus, Cardamom
• Nose : Floral top notes of Rose Geranium, supported by undertones of citrus peel, delicate cape fynbos, pine and hints of spices
• Palate: A well rounded smooth gin with light floral top notes of hibiscus giving way to a lovely citrus twang complemented by a Juniper backbone.
• Finish: A perfect balance of floral and citrus, leaving a bright, zesty citrus finish with lingering sweetness, and subtle fynbos flavour
• Pairs well with: chicken dishes and other soft white meat like Seafood for instance.
• Gluten free
• Vegan

Juniper Unfiltered

• Awards: 2023 Gold Aurora International Tasting Challenge, 2023 Silver Vitis Vinifera Awards
• Botanicals: Juniper, Cape Chamomile, Cape May, Burgundy Sunset, South African Geranium, Namibian myrrh
• Nose : Top notes of Juniper followed by wonderful citrus aromas. Rounded out by fresh floral notes from Rose Geranium and sweet Crimson-eyed Hibiscus
• Palate : Offers the full personality of Juniper - paying homage to the pure essence at the core of gin - with signature fynbos botanicals, Cape Chamomile and Cape May adding subtle complexity. Subtle hints of blueberry
• Finish : A juniper-forward finish with undertones of Pink Grapefruit
• Pairs well with: duck and other game meat.
• Gluten free
• Vegan

Pino & Pelaraonium

• Awards: 2022 Double Award for The Merit wine and spirit challenge, 2022 Gold for The Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge
• Pinotage, a South African signature red wine grape varietal that adds a vibrant pink colour, while one of three different types of Pelargonium (a Cape fynbos, known globally as Geranium), Rose Pelargonium or Geranium adds a sweet, floral flavour.
• Botanicals : Juniper, Angelica root, Cardamon, Honeybush, Pinotage, Rose Geranium, Lemon Geranium, African Geranium
• Nose : Enticing floral and aromatic, balanced by fresh pine from Juniper and layers of lemony mint
• Palate: Soft yet sweet-like, floral front of the palate is achieved by the layers of Pelargonium. Rose Geranium starts with its signature rose-water, Turkish delight-like sweet spice. Lemon Geranium compliments familiar juniper notes, adding a touch of refreshing citrus.
• Finish : Pinotage notes create a striking finish and fragrant floral flavours from Pelargonium round off this lightly sweet, rosy, refreshing gin
• Pairs well with: fresh seasonal summer fruits and berries, with added ice cream for extra sweetness
• Gluten free
• Vegan

Honeybush & Moringa

• Awards: 2023 Gold Aurora International Tasting Challenge, 2023 Bronze for The Trophy Spirits Show
• This floral-driven amber gin is trickle-filtered through the leaves of the honeybush (Cyclopia) and rooibos (Aspalathus) plants, adding warm toffee and woody notes, for subtle aromatic spiciness.
• The natural sweetness of Honeybush is beautifully balanced by Namibian Moringa, which brings its own tart, herbaceous characteristics.
• Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, Cape Fynbos, Confetti Bush, Honeybush, Rooibos, African Moringa
• Nose: Lovely rich malty molasses aroma - very enticing with juniper malty molasses aroma with Honeybush evident.
• Palate: Buttery toffee warm, with hints of Honeybush added with restraint. Aromatic, spicy, with undertones of sweet toffee and honeyed Rooibos.
• Finish: Honeybush finish with lingering spicy notes. A Juniper finish meets a Rooibos African feel.
• Pairs well with: a charcuterie platter, salmon blinis with a homemade creme fraise.
• Gluten-free
• Vegan

Cape Holly & Wild Plum

• Delicately, sweet juicy, summer ripened plums flavours rounded out by subtle tart berry notes result in a medium sweet and sour balanced finish with subtle floral notes.
• Sip neat on ice or charge with Indian tonic, home made ginger ale or ginger beer. Garnish with mixed berries & fresh basil
• Garnish with a sliced citrus or zest & a sprig of thyme, or use a cinnamon swizzle stick for bolder flavour
• Pairs well with meats like chicken, pork, prosciutto and duck, so this presents a perfect opportunity for pairing with traditional festive fair.

Product Specifications

• Region: Cape Town
• Alcohol by Volume: 37%