Brand

Roxi

Roxi is a gin brand linked to the Cape territory (South Africa). Marketed labels include London Dry variants and a botanical/Cape Dry version; production and bottling are handled by Blomendahl Winery & Distillery (Elgin).
  • Elgin · Western Cape · South Africa
  • 1 product

Roxi

Meet the producer

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The story
The ROXI`S brand appears online with references to launches and awards from 2019; the project was developed in collaboration with distillers Franz Josef Blomendahl and Benedikt Blomendahl and draws inspiration from the botanical landscape of the Cape region. ROXI`S is produced and bottled at Blomendahl's facilities in Elgin (Western Cape, South Africa).
Production philosophy
Positioned as an artisanal gin expressing the botanical biodiversity of the Cape region; part of the proceeds is reportedly donated to animal protection organizations according to the brand.
Territory
Elgin, Western Cape (Cape region), South Africa
Awards and recognition
Michelangelo Platinum Award 2019 (reported by the producer); the brand also indicates double gold medals for some expressions in promotional materials.
Production method
Produced and bottled by Blomendahl Winery & Distillery (Elgin). Blomendahl states it uses an alcohol base obtained from grapes, triple distillation to obtain the neutral spirit, and artisanal copper pot distillation for the various expressions.
Distillation
Triple distillation of the wine to obtain the neutral base; artisanal copper pot distillation (Kothe) according to the producer Blomendahl's indications.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Elgin
Categories
  • gin
  • craft gin
  • South African gin
  • spirits brand
Raw materials
  • grape (alcohol base obtained from wine/grape spirit)
Representative products
  • Gin Roxi London Dry 100 cl — 38% (example catalog)
  • Roxi's Botanical Gin (Cape Dry) 750 ml — 43% (example Blomendahl catalog)
What makes it distinctive
  • Gin brand inspired by the flora of the Cape (Cape Fynbos).
  • Produced and bottled by Blomendahl Winery & Distillery, Elgin (Western Cape).
  • Example strengths: London Dry 38% (100 cl), Botanical 43% (750 ml) — values taken from online product sheets.
  • The brand states it donates a portion of proceeds to animal protection organizations.

Products from Roxi

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