Africa

In all its myriad forms, tea can add exotic yet comforting character to liqueurs and bitters.

While agave is native to the Americas and strongly associated with Mexico, the plant can thrive in similar environments around the world. Brands in Africa, India, and Australia are among those that aim to widen the reach of agave spirits with plants grown closer to home.

For what must be the world’s only single-tree gin, a small distillery in East Africa is going to a few intentional extremes.