Brand
Cruxland
Cruxland is a South African gin brand produced by KWV; it is known for truffle-flavoured expressions (Kalahari and black truffle variants) and for using typical South African botanicals on a grape-derived spirit base.
- Paarl · Western Cape · South Africa
- 1 product
The story
Cruxland was created as a gin line developed and marketed by the KWV group. The project highlights local botanicals and ingredients such as the Kalahari truffle; over time KWV expanded the range with variants that also include Périgord-type black truffles cultivated in some areas of South Africa.
Production philosophy
To tell the South African territory through a gin that combines local botanicals (e.g. rooibos, honeybush) with the distinctive element of truffle, seeking a balance between the London Dry tradition and Mediterranean/African notes.
Territory
South Africa; production is entrusted to the KWV team with blending and distillation activities at KWV facilities in Paarl. Organoleptic inspiration comes from the Kalahari region and the botanicals of the Western Cape.
Awards and recognition
World’s Best London Dry Gin (World Gin Awards) — as reported by the producer.
Production method
Produced on a neutral grape-based spirit, the recipe calls for double distillation in copper pot stills for most botanicals; the truffle is treated/distilled separately and the two distillates are then blended and cut with water to bottling strength (43% ABV).
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills for the botanical mix; the truffle (Kalahari or black truffle in the variant) is distilled separately and the final distillate is the result of blending and reduction to 43% ABV.
Ageing
Unaged (product not matured in casks).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Paarl
- Categories
- gin
- truffle gin
- South African gin
- London Dry
- Raw materials
- neutral grape spirit
- Representative products
- Gin Cruxland 100cl
- Cruxland Gin – Infused With Kalahari Truffles
- Cruxland Gin – Infused With Black Winter Truffles
What makes it distinctive
- Grape-based spirit gin produced by KWV
- Truffle-infused expressions (Kalahari and black truffle)
- Bottled at 43% ABV
- Awarded World’s Best London Dry Gin (World Gin Awards) as reported by the producer