Whitley Neill Banana & Guava Gin 70cl

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After Ugandan independence in 1962, the government of Uganda passed the Enguli Act of 1965, which was designed to encourage local producers of enguli to supply their produce to the distillery factory, in addition to stipulating that moonshining could only be done with government-issued licenses; this was done so the gin industry in Uganda could be regulated and taxed by the government. Furthermore, those who received their licenses from the Ugandan government were directed to sell their enguli to the distillery. When the factory received shipments of enguli, they used them in the production of Uganda Waragi. [5]

Speaking of the new gin launch, Johnny Neill, founder of Whitley Neill Gin, says: “Launching just in time for the Spring and Summer seasons, our two new distinctive flavours, Apple & Red Berries and Banana & Guava exemplify our commitment to creating the best tasting gins and innovative blends. Enjoying Spritzes has become a popular trend, and Whitley Neill’s high quality, flavoured gins lend themselves perfectly to this serve. Whether it’s to enjoy when entertaining at BBQs, social get togethers, staycations or as an aperitif at home, the new innovative editions will bring a bit of sunshine to gin lovers across the UK.” Close to 80% of the Waragi today is made in Uganda. A large glass of this unregulated liquor goes for approximately 25 cents, making it easily accessible for Ugandans. Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-04-06 . Retrieved 2011-11-09. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link)These purple bananas are not used to make alcohol. He claims that their flesh is also pink. Photo Credit: Author

The Bananaman, as he calls himself, told us that there are 30 different varieties of bananas in Uganda and that they had 15 of them growing on the property. He doesn’t use all of them to make banana juice, though. The banana juice goes on to become beer, wine or gin, depending on the process that it is put through, so the bananas used for that are specific and come from a recipe of certain types that his father started many years ago. Each gin comes in the newly designed Whitley Neill bottles that are ornate and elegant with intricate glass detailing meaning they’d make a great gift too. In April 2010, 80 people died from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome after drinking waragi adulterated with a high amount of methanol over a three-week period in Kabale District. [8] [9] [10] Many of the deaths were blamed on the reluctance of people to openly admit their relatives had been drinking it, allowing the abuse of the substance to continue. [9] [10] When revelations came about houses were searched, with around 120 jerrycans uncovered. [10]To make your homemade flavoured gin, take a sterilised (dry) jar or bottle and simply add your chosen fruit(s), herbs and/or spices to your gin and leave the mixture to infuse. It’s as easy as that! To turn it into a gin liqueur, simply add sugar. To simply enjoy this decadent home comfort, simply top 50ml gin with ginger ale and garnish with a fresh orange wedge. The death toll of 80 was arrived at after 15 people died in the period between April 23 and the weekend before. [11] Deaths in Kamwenge went from five to nine after four people died on 21 April. [11] Two people were hospitalised at Kamwenge's Ntara Health CentreIV and five were hospitalised at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. [11]