Spotlight on African Spirits
Globally, Africa’s spirits and cocktail scene is finally receiving the attention it deserves. Festivals like Ajabu Cocktail & Spirits Festival (held in Johannesburg and Cape Town) and the “Africa Is Now!” seminar at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans have showcased African mixologists, bartending talent, and cocktail culture on an international stage BevNET+9Food & Wine+9Okayplayer+9.
Kenya’s first Bartender Week and other events further highlight how the global drinks industry is embracing Africa’s young, innovative talent
Spearhead Spirits: Driving the Movement
Bayab Gin
Launched by Spearhead Spirits co-founded in 2019 by Chris Frederick and Damola Timeyin.
A premium gin distilled in KwaZulu‑Natal, made from African juniper berries, rosemary, cinnamon, coriander, citrus peel, and the signature baobab fruit—the “tree of life”—sourced from across six African countries
Vusa Vodka
A sugarcane-based premium vodka distilled in small copper pot batches.
Filtered using sustainable baobab fruit shell charcoal for superior smoothness and crispness.
Rated #1 vodka by publications like Good Housekeeping and Elle, and also a medal winner at the San Francisco competition
Sango African Agave Spirit
Introduced in July 2024, positioning itself as an “African take on tequila.”
Features two expressions—blanco (floral, clean) and reposado (aged in South African red wine barrels with vanilla and caramel notes) Food Business Africa+1The Spirits Business+1.
Crafted from agave plants native to South Africa, selected for quality and roasted traditionally, then double distilled with no additives Reddit+8The Spirits Business+8Tasting Table+8.
Available in South Africa and now U.S. markets including NY, GA, IL, TX, and FL, priced at ~$45–55/bottl
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