Fine-Drawn Craft Liquor
KOBA Craft is a small-batch distilled liquor brand born in 2021 from a quest to create a gin that offers a smooth and refined tasting experience.
Driven by the desire to find a product that captures the distinctive aroma of gin while being gentle on the palate, we began experimenting with various distillation methods. The result is KOBA Gin that captures the signature aroma of the spirit while delivering a soft, elegantly aromatic and exceptionally smooth experience with every sip.
KOBA Craft has strategically entered the craft gin market as a gateway to the art of craft distilling. By partnering with seasoned distillers in the Eastern Cape, we’ve created a product that boasts explosive flavors, leaving a lingering impression on the tongue with a gentle warmth as it’s enjoyed.
The name KOBA was chosen for its deep connection to nature and reflects the essence of our brand. "KOBA" refers to a wild banana plant that blooms just once at the end of its life, symbolizing rarity and natural beauty. Additionally, KOBA is the name of an organic confectionery, embodying the natural sweetness we strive for in our product.
Our gorilla logo, a symbol of a “gentle giant,” perfectly encapsulates our vision of a product that is bold yet smooth and maintaining its distinctive identity while offering a rich, organic experience. KOBA Craft was inspired by the search for the “Pearl in the Land of a Thousand Hills,” representing our journey to create a gin that harmonizes organic purity with a naturally sweet profile, making its mark in the gin world.
KOBA Gin is the inaugural product under the KOBA Craft flagship, launched with two distinct flavors that are currently available in the market. One of these flavors has already garnered significant recognition, winning a SA Craft Gin Award in 2021, a recent silver medal at the International Wines and Spirits Competition and a double gold medal at the Michelangelo International Wines &Spirits Awards in 2024.
Botanicals
The botanicals for KOBA gin are meticulously selected, each one handpicked to ensure the highest quality. From the vibrant juniper berries to the exotic cardamom, each botanical is sorted with care to achieve the precise taste profiles that define KOBA products. It's this attention to detail that creates the signature smoothness and complexity of KOBA gin.
Distillation
It’s not just the botanicals that make KOBA gin special—it's the process. KOBA uses a vapor infusion distillation process, allowing the steam to carry the essence of each botanical. This method captures the purest flavors, ensuring that KOBA is not only smooth but exceptionally aromatic. That’s what makes KOBA a truly unique product—crafted through precision and tradition.
Resting & Proofing
As the proof is in the pudding, so is the proof in KOBA. Through a meticulous, detail-oriented process, we ensure our craft gin is proofed to perfection. Following precise regulations, we maintain the desired ABV, ensuring that each bottle of KOBA delivers the subtle scent and smooth taste you expect. It’s this careful attention to detail that makes KOBA an extraordinary experience in every sip.
Bottle & PACKAGING
The journey continues with bottling—each bottle of KOBA is filled with precision. Every bottle is carefully inspected by hand, ensuring clarity, quantity, and quality are nothing short of impeccable. This meticulous attention to detail completes the process of our small-batch, handcrafted gin. With a LOT number assigned to each bottle, KOBA guarantees that every drop is crafted to perfection. And so, the process comes full circle—KOBA, a gin that’s as carefully crafted as it is enjoyed.
RESERVED & REVOLUTIONARY
two brothers
1897
the first barrel
1902
the old house
1920
one dream
1936
family tradition
1965
the distillery
1970
the first store
1983
new bottle
1990
partnership
2002
donations
2014
Crisp Cardamon
Offers delicate floral and herbal aromas, highlighted by the unmistakable presence of juniper. The silky mouthfeel unfolds layers of botanical complexity, anchored by our distinctive spice base.
Tasting Notes
Nectarous Cardamon
This delightful blend leaves one with a silky mouthfeel revealing layers of botanical complexity, balanced by a distinctive spice base and a touch of natural sweetness of nector.
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After attending countless festivals and tastings, we’ve gathered some incredible cocktail recipes that we’re excited to share—so you can enjoy KOBA in the cocktail of your choice, any time, anywhere!
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