KWV Cruxland Gin, 70cl

Product Information

It was actually The Tall Hedonist who first drew my attention to Cruxland Gin. An event on my social calendar that I never, ever miss, I first laid eyes on Cruxland at the 2018 Cape Town Gin and Tonic Festival. The photo below captures a bit of the festival two years ago. Harris Distillery also sell their Sugar Kelp Aromatic Water separately, to add even more crisp sea air to your drink. Eftersmag: Ret krydret og varm med noter af sort peber, enebær og roiboos- men de bløde og rige noter af trøfler runder den lækkert af. You might expect a costlier price tag, but, despite its intricate ingredients, Cruxland won’t break the bank. Flavour profile: boasts a distinct earthy character, enhanced with notes of fresh juniper, lemon, coriander and spices.

Kalahari truffles only grow in the Kalahari after the first rains so we had to wait for that to happen and then we got the volumes we needed. Fast forward a few years, and it’s still our top gin in The Little House. Always welcomed on a lazy weekend or after a long day’s work, we often drink it without the frills or fancies. Made in South Africa, this Cruxland Gin is infused with Kalahari truffle to give it its distinctive taste, alongside more standard botanicals like honeybush and almond.Cruxland Gin deserves classic, and begs for you to be bold. As bold as the incredibly rare and enigmatic Kalahari N’abbas, also known as ‘Kalahari truffles’ that form the base of this gin.

Cruxland Gin is already making waves in the UK! It has been recommended by The Evening Standard online as

Cruxland gin is described as a “boutique” brand and also contains juniper berries, honey bush tea, coriander, rooibos, aniseed, cardamom, almonds, and lemon among its botanicals list. The gin, made by wine and spirits producer KWV is a botanically unique affair, even in this day and age. Made on a grape base and with Kalahari truffles in the mix, Cruxland Gin was inspired by a trip KWC’s Brandy Master (how’s that for a job title) took to the Kalahari desert. There, he stumbled upon the fungus and decided it would probably work well in a gin.