We can't call them tequila, but these SA spirits are as good as the real deal

In order to be called tequila, an agave-based alcohol must come from one of five states in the west of Mexico.Hot on the heels of craft gin, tequila is the next spirit to make its way into our cocktail shakers and highballs, as forward-thinking South African distillers tap into the growing demand for hand-crafted spirits.

And it’s the label of “100% agave” that you want to look out for on local bottles, indicating that this home-grown “tequila” has been made in the traditional method. Up-country, Leonista is the agave spirit to seek out. Long passionate about tequila, owner Sarah Kennan first dabbled in home distilling before deciding she needed to learn from the experts.

Leonista Reposado and Honey Reposado spirits have a notable smokiness, thanks to the piñas being roasted in a wood-fired oven.With the piñas roasted in a wood-fired oven, there’s a notable smokiness to the Reposado and Honey Reposado, which is infused with wild Cape honey.

It’s called ugavini in isiZulu...

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