Firstly, floral botanicals are gently distilled in high-grade grain alcohol to produce a sweet, floral spirit. The gin part of the blend is distilled separately using the Maidstone Gin blend of botanicals. The two distilled spirits are then blended together to produce a floral gin. The gin is sweet & fruity. The sweetness comes directly from the sweet botanicals which are added to the still, namely marshmallow root & meadowsweet in addition to the flower blossoms & fruit pieces which have been distilled. This sweetness, along with the bright flavours from the Maidstone Gin give this expression a lovely light, summery flavour. Botanicals: Juniper, coriander seed, angelica, cardamon, meadowsweet, marshmallow root, orris root, cassia bark, liquorice root, orange peel, marigold, chamomile, rose, cornflower, blackberry leaf, apple, strawberry & raspberry. The gin is then infused with rosehip & hibiscus. ...

The gin is fresh & bright, bursting with flavour, slightly sweeter than some London Drys. It is not Old Tom in style as no sugar is added after distillation, the sweetness comes directly from the sweet botanicals which are added to the still, namely marshmallow root & meadowsweet. This sweetness, along with zingy cardamom & coriander & the bright, piny flavours of juniper give this gin a lovely complex, yet rounded, flavour. ...

Maidstone Gin is infused with winter spices (cinnamon, vanilla, cloves & citrus zest). The resulting spirit is a rich, warming blend that is delicious when served cold, expecially with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale & an orange garnish, but is particularly tasty were served with warm, cloudy apple juice garnished with apple cubes dusted with cinnamon. ...

Maidenii Classic has become the cornerstone of the Maidenii range & a favourite for suppliers & stockists alike. This medium dry vermouth is ideal enjoyed by itself, or with the simple addition of a few ice cubes & a wedge of orange. The Classic is the perfect palate cleansing end to any meal, with a delicate citric note complemented with carefully selected botanicals. Along with Maideniis heroes strawberry gum, sea parsley, river mint & wattleseed, Maidenii Classic Vermouth boasts orange zest, bay leaf & gentian root. ...

Maidenii Dry was created with the martini in mind. However the versatility of this style means that it is just as delicious drunk straight, with a dash of tonic or with a larger measure of gin. In the true spirit of exploration, Maidenii undertook many experiments (and a lot of taste testing) to create what they believe to be the very first dry vermouth perfected for martinis. Along with Maideniis heroes strawberry gum, sea parsley, river mint & wattleseed, Maidenii Dry Vermouth boasts kaffir lime leaf, nigella & Japanese gentian. ...

Mainstay was launched in Kwa Zulu-Natal in 1954 & attained national status by 1967. Initially, it was sold in local shebeens to an Indian & black market. From the mid-1960s, a growing number of consumers in Kwa Zulu-Natal & Gauteng, started taking to cane spirits
- especially Mainstay, soon to be the top selling brand in the country. Mainstay is synonymous with cane & will remain a true legend.
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Pale yellow colour with golden reflections & fine bubbles. The nose expresses the spring flowers & fresh tree fruits. The palate is lively, harmonious & round. We have the feeling to bite in a very delicate granny smith apple. ...

Pale yellow colour with golden reflections & fine bubbles. The nose expresses the spring flowers & fresh tree fruits. The palate is lively, harmonious & round. We have the feeling to bite in a very delicate granny smith apple. ...

Limited stock, only 1 bottle left. Striking sharp red fruit nose. Very jammy style, with noticeable tannins & crisp acidity, yet with the red cherry dessert character to back it up. More dried fruit flavours on the finish accompanied by a little pepper. ...

Limited stock. Chalky & flinty palate, with classic Chardonnay flavours of fresh apples & lemons. A delicate nose that will charm you. Toasty aromas & on the palate with notes of coconut. A lengthy wine with a great potential for ageing. ...