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“Having had the privilege of tasting some of the best whiskeys ever bottled for a lifetime, I thought I’d seen and tasted it all – how wrong I was. The “Ondjaba” whiskey series is a remarkable expression of what is possible when you think completely outside the box. The Ondjaba is an amazing achievement and an incredible whiskey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
W. Robertson<\/em><\/p>\n\nSpirit of Scotland \u2013 Whisky Tastings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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The Desert Elephants<\/h3>\n\nOur unique production assistants<\/h4>\n\n These gentle giants, our favourite colleagues, produce the product used as a sustainable alternative to the non-renewable resource of peat. The dung, kindly supplied by these magnificent creatures, is used in the gentle and slow production of the whiskey before it is distilled.<\/p>\n\n
The carefully selected grain, is gently smoked over sun-dried elephant dung – an extremely creative and somewhat revolutionary solution to replace the use of peat. At the same time it imparts in the whiskey an incredibly fine smoky aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Connection to the environment<\/h3>\n\n Our location in Nambia as the only Whiskey distillery in the country, ensures the unavoidable influence of the powerful desert elements. The hot African sun and cold evenings help the whiskey develop an earlier maturity than the old-world varites. The Ondjaba whiskey uses locally grown ingredients that are indigenous to Namibia. Exotic grains are used, such as the Mahangu millet, ensuring the absolute uniqueness of this whiskey and making it a true expression of this beautiful country.<\/p>\n\n
The story of Ondjaba Triple Grain Whiskey, begins with the special “mash”, a locally grown triple grain composition of barley, maize and Mahangu, a Namibian pearl millet. The grain is gently smoked over sun-dried elephant dung, an environmentally responsible solution that eliminates the use of non-renewable peat. This highly creative and somewhat revolutionary solution, gives the grains an incredibly subtle smoky flavour and is an example of how a brand with a geniune sustainability profile can achieve its sustainability goals. The remarkable aroma profile of Ondjaba, is also the result of the slow and gentle distillation process, where multiple distillations in a column still locks in the delicate flavours.<\/p>\n\n
The climatic conditions in the Erongo Mountains are both harsh and challenging, with daytime temperatures regularly reaching 35 degrees. This means that unlike whiskeys in the more temperate northern European climate, which go dormant in the colder months, the Ondjaba is always active and matures all year round. Due to this unique terroir, Ondjaba reaches its ideal maturity in a very short time. This whiskey is mature beyond its years. <\/p>\n\n
It is this passion and commitment to excellence, sustainability and local community empowerment that makes the Ondjaba whiskey a very special African experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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