South Australia’s biggest independently owned distillery, Ambleside Distillers, has launched its new Wild Safari Gin to support global conservation projects.
The Hahndorf-based distillery has been a long-time supporter of environmental protection, beginning a donor partnership with Zoos SA in 2018. Released at Monarto Safari Park last week, the new blend will donate 15 per cent of proceedings to conservation projects.
Ambleside Distillers co-founder, Matt Dickson, said the Wild Safari Gin was a step up from previous collaborations.
“We’ve supported Zoos SA projects with limited release gins in the past, but the Wild Safari Gin is available all year-round, which means we’re donating proceeds all year round” said Dickson.
“There was high demand for this collaboration gin, not only because it’s a refreshing tipple, but also because it has allowed us to raise over $80,000 for animal conservation so far. We’re really excited about this gin and what it will do to help animals not just here in Australia, but in South Africa too.”
Wild Safari Gin blends Ambleside Distiller’s previous award-winning collaboration gins – Kifaru Gin & Kiboko Gin – making for a refreshing and approachable spirit.
Notes of toffee and native Tanami apple are balanced with fresh Lemon Verbena citrus. The herbaceous mid-palate of Monarto mintbush, saltbush, and roasted wattleseed are complemented by crisp red apple and a warm cassia finish.
Zoos SA chief executive, Elaine Bensted, said the team was wild about any drop that helps them to raise awareness and support the conservation of endangered species.
“This is certainly a gin for good, not only will a percentage of each sale support Zoos SA’s local conservation projects such as a vital breeding-for-release program for the critically-endangered Orange-Bellied Parrot, but it will also support the SANParks Honorary Rangers to help fight poachers and increase safety for rangers in South Africa,” said Bensted.
“Plus, Wild Safari Gin features native mintbush and wattleseed sourced from Monarto Safari Park – a sundowner with local flavours and that makes a difference, what could be better!”
Ambleside Distillers Wild Safari Gin is available online at amblesidedistillers.com for RRP $89, supporting Zoos SA local conservation work and the SANS Parks Honorary Rangers.
