Roho Agave
ROHO is a unique agave spirit made in Kilifi, Kenya, from the hearts of Agave sisalana plants grown less than 200m from the Indian Ocean. These hearts, usually discarded by the sisal fibre industry, are harvested after up to 15 years of growth. At the cook site deep within the plantation, they are slow-cooked in volcanic stone pits heated with local Neem wood, inspired by traditional Mexican methods. The cooked hearts are then hand-crushed using large ‘kinu’ crushers, and the juice is naturally fermented in open wooden vats. Finally, the spirit is double-distilled in copper pot stills, resulting in a smooth, distinct flavour that captures the heart of Kilifi.
