Silver Creek Craft Distillery founder and chief distiller Mark Taverner knows how to have a good time.
Much of his working life has been dedicated to hospitality and it was on this journey that he fell in love with American iconography.
During a Harley-Davidson motorcycle tour to the USA in 2014 he noted the rise of craft distilleries and the legal production of moonshine.
After two and a half years of study and research – including a stint at Moonshine University in Louisville, Kentucky – Mark decided to set up his own craft distillery in Gauteng.
Tucked away in an old mine building in Gauteng’s Randfontein, the state-of-the-art Silver Creek Craft Distillery does everything by hand – from mashing and fermentation to distillation and bottling.
This process allows for extra special care, which is why every bottle is signed by the distiller.
True to his travel, first came Southern Moonshine atSilver Creek Craft Distillery.
Now, South Africa’s one-of-a-kind Silver Creek Craft Distillery brings you two brand-spanking-new gins made in the same style as gin of America’s notorious Prohibition era.
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In the glass, Silver Creek Craft Distillery Prohibition Craft Gin offers the immediate impression of balance with a fresh, crisp burst of citrus followed by lingering juniper and a hint of cinnamon.
Citrus is again prominent on the dry palate, gently supported by the taste of juniper.
The finish is defined by a crisp, clean smoothness that lingers with an earthy character.
The Silver Creek Craft Distillery Prohibition Pink Gin, also at 43%, is Silver Creek’s Craft Gin further infused with raspberries and blueberries, with a touch of hibiscus flowers and rose water.
The result is a refreshing drink that is both aromatic, flavoursome and romantic.
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Both new Prohibition Gins are sold in a distinctive traditional bottle, complete with finger-loop for easy carrying.
The new Silver Creek Craft Distillery Prohibition Gins retail at around R360 a bottle and are available at selected bars, restaurants and liquor outlets around the country.
Visit www.silvercreekdistillery.com for more information.
