Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
Leonista, which means ‘Place of the Lion’, is the first 100% agave spirit from South Africa's Karoo Region made in the traditional Mexican way. Our production process follows an age-old recipe used to make Agave spirits like Mezcal, hence Leonista has a delicious, distinctly smoky flavour similar to that of mezcal.
Leonista is produced from the ‘Agave Americana’ variant, which traditionally produces an agave spirit referred to by its Mexican name, “Arroqueño”, and results in a unique flavour profile for Leonista 100% Karoo agave spirits. Arroqueños are known for their floral, even vegetal flavour, but seem to often have spicy bitter chocolate notes.
The harnessing of fire & smoke whilst baking/roasting, and the complexities of the natural yeasts during the crushing and fermentation stages of the production process, lead to a unique and smoky flavour profile. Our resting process gives our Reposado expressions a slightly sweeter character, that contains oaky undertones and a broader variety of flavour.
Choose 100% Agave.
Awaken The Lion Within.
Drink With Respect.
Trade Sales: Andrew McGuirk, +31623145715, AAASpirits.eu, Andrew@AAASpirits.eu
Online Consumer Sales: www.leonista.eu/shop | Ginfling.nl
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Leonista Blanco
700ml | 43% abv
Leonista Blanco is the un-aged variant in the pride, characterised by the smooth but distinctly smoky flavour, and is the closest adaptation to an authentic Mexican Mezcal.
Leonista Resposado
700ml | 43% abv
Our Reposado (meaning “rested”) is mellow and aged, and is our senior member of the pride. It is aged for 3 - 6 months in oak barrels resulting in a smooth, sweeter flavour with hints of a smoky finish.
Leonista Resposado
700ml | 43% abv
Wild & buzzy - the sweetest lioness of the pride. Infused with wild Cape honey, our Honey Reposado is subtly sweet on the nose and the palate, with hints of a smoky finish.
