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Contemporary Spirits
"We’ve taken inspiration from the travel notes of our charming rogues, Alfred & Thomas... their ‘fingerprints’ are all over in recipe and process."
— 1800 Leagues in the making —
CEILAO GIN
Named for one of the historical names of present day Sri Lanka, this unique Gin is a blend of double distilled Coconut Blossom Spirit (Arrack) and Cape Wine Spirit infused with botanicals sourced from Sri Lanka.
— Embrace the dark, become one with night —
NIGHTSTALKER Herbal Liqueur
Inspired by 'Krauterlikor' found in Swakopmund. A secret blend designed to see you safely through to the dawn, echoing recipes Thomas produced in his youth.
— Sailors friend of whatever country —
DUTCH COURAGE
Arrack based, lime infused and matured in oak. A taste known to mariners of the Golden Age to provide warmth during tempests and ward off scurvy.
— Time for new Spritz flavour —
VELUTO SPIRIT APERITIF
A tropical evolution of a Pineapple & Coconut cordial. A superbly refreshing tropical aperitif best mixed with sparkling wine.
— Know where you are and where you’re going —
DEAD RECKONING RUM
Harking back to privateers and letters of marque. An artisanal expression of Rum from Isle de Maurice and the Seychelles.
— A brisk breeze and the scents of salt and kelp —
SALTY SEA DOG RUM
A sophisticated version of the lightly oaked Rum tasted by our fugitives while hiding out at Imhoff’s farm during the Boer War.
— The exotic scents and flavours of the Raj —
SPICED ARRACK
The spirit that made our heroes famous. Infused with a unique blend of sweet spices found in British India and the Indian Ocean.
— To be a hero one must drink Brandy —
OFFICER’S COURAGE BRANDY
Distilled from Chenin Blanc in copper and matured for five years. A selection inspired by the spirits conned from the Officers Mess at the Cape.
Historic Spirits
Here we track the lives of Alfred & Thomas from foundlings through their teens to lives of adventure utilizing the only skill that they both shared: distilling.
Along their journey they created many spirits, some lost forever in the mist of time, others marking points of their travels through life.