OUR STORY
OUR
Story
Direct from farm to bottle.
In Spanish, primos means cousins. In Italian, primo means first. This intriguing combination makes it the perfect name for a lemon-fermented gin that’s the first of its kind in South Africa, expertly crafted by two cousins: Marnus and Rossouw Kruger.
Marnus and Rossouw grew up exploring the land together on neighbouring citrus farms outside Hoedspruit, 20kms from the Kruger National Park in South Africa’s lush Limpopo province. As third generation citrus farmers, their families have been perfecting the art of growing grapefruit, oranges and lemons for decades. Surrounded by this juicy, vibrant bounty, they took some of the lemons they’d harvested and did something completely unexpected: they decided to make gin.
In this way, Primos Gin is all about roots. It’s about the gnarled roots of our lemon trees bringing forth fruit. It’s about the roots of our families intertwining to build strength. Most of all, it’s about binding all these roots together to produce a gin that’s utterly original and completely delicious.
But Primos is different.
Rather than fermenting grain, we ferment lemons produced from our own farm to produce the alcohol, which we then double distill with a Brazilian strain of juniper berry. This means that it’s lemon fermented instead of lemon infused, with the fruit forming the very foundation of the spirit.
As a result, Primos Gin’s lemon flavour is intrinsic, rather than simply layered on top. Expect subtle aromas of spicy juniper and fresh citrus zest, with a dry finish. Not too sweet, not too bitter – Primos is perfectly balanced, a true tribute to the cool clear waters of the Blyde River and the dramatic Drakensberg mountains.
But Primos is different.
Rather than fermenting grain, we ferment lemons produced from our own farm to produce the alcohol, which we then double distill with a Brazilian strain of juniper berry. This means that it’s lemon fermented instead of lemon infused, with the fruit forming the very foundation of the spirit.
As a result, Primos Gin’s lemon flavour is intrinsic, rather than simply layered on top. Expect subtle aromas of spicy juniper and fresh citrus zest, with a dry finish. Not too sweet, not too bitter – Primos is perfectly balanced, a true tribute to the cool clear waters of the Blyde River and the dramatic Drakensberg mountains.
FARM TOURS
FARM
Tours
Primos gin is locally Hoedspruit.
Travelers will experience a working citrus farm. We will guide you through the farm where you’ll be explained the different phases and techniques the farmers use and implement to produce their fruit. Furthermore you’ll experience a dam full of hippo’s with a few of the Drakensberg mountains in the background. Last but not least; each traveler will receive a gin tasting on the banks of the Blyde river. Primos gin is locally Hoedspruit. Here you will receive some snacks and refreshments.
GIN FOR CONSERVATION
GIN FOR
Conservation
By purchasing this bottle of Primos Gin, you contribute R15 to
Nkombe Rhino NPC in order for them to “Fight another day” in
conserving our wildlife heritage.
