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 GIHOC DISTILLERIES COMPANY LIMITED - ACCRA NORTH / GHANA

  P.O. BOX 7147

     TEL  (00233) 0 21 221411, 221451

 FAX  (00233) 0 21 230963

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited is the first modern distillery to be established in West Africa and thhus claims

to be the oldest. It was established by the pre-independence Industrial Development Corporation for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages.

The Company produces several brands such as Lawyer London Dry Gin, Real Musketeers Gin, Castle Bridge Gin, Kaiser Schnapps, Chevalier Brandy, Sorento Sweet Vermouth, Buccaneer Rum, McFraser Whisky, Mandingo Bitters, Takai .Liqucur, Herb Afrik Gin Bitters, and Meridian Filtered Water. These products are blended and bottled with

about 60% local raw materials. The products conform to very high international standards.

This is evidenced by the fact that, after critical analysis by the Ghana Standards Board, certificates of quality and merit for the

company’s products have been issued. A brief description of the company s major products is as follows;

 

      Trusted Brands, Excellent Taste.      

      Marques Renomtne`es, Gou`t Excellent.     

CHEVALIER BRANDY 

 

Chevalier Brandy is made from pure sun-

ripped grapes in Europe. Its average

maturity age is over three (3) years. It is of

distinct quality and superior to other brands

blended and bottled in Ghana, and

compares favourably with any imported

brand. Chevalier Brandy is the drink which

welcomes patrons home after a hard day’s

work, or after a long social outing. Relax

with Chevalier Brandy. Ask for Chevalier at

parties, and do not forget to complete your

cocktails with Chevalier Brandy. Available

in 0,72 l, and 200mls bottles.

 CASTLE BRIDGE LONDON DRY GIN

 

Bridge Gin is made of puremolasses distilled from sugarcane.

The painstaking measures employed at every stage of the

distillation process has earned the brand its superb taste and

high quality. Its distinct quality has positioned it as one of

the top quality produced and widely patronized in

West Africa. Castle Bridge London Dry Gin is tall, cool and

refreshing -an excellent Gin that stimulates on all

occasions. It is a perfect gin for consumers, and can be

drank straight or in cocktail with a variety of drinks,

especially for those who enjoy making recipes for every

occasion. The quality of Castle Bridge Gin matches the

 world’s leading brands and yet the price matches every local

pocket. The brand was adjudged the best in Food and Drink

Awward, organized by the National Quality Awards for year 2002.

Castle Bridge Gin is an excellent drink that stimulates appetite

and refreshes you on all occasions. It is available in 0,75 l,

and 200mls sizes.

 SORENTO SWEET VERMOUTH

 

Sorento Sweet Vermouth is made from rich

Algerian grapes. Some consumers refer to it

as "Table Wine" because it has certain

characteristics which turn every meal into a

rich one. It mixes well in all cocktails and

leaves a lasting taste and a feeling ofpersonal

well-being. It is available in 750m1s and

200mls bottles.

 

TAKAI LIQUER 

 

Takai is blended from natural cocoa and

coffee with other natural aromas as well as

high quality ingredients which impart a

distant taste. It is packaged in beautifully

designed bottles, and sold in specially

designed cartons to meet

international appeal. Takai

liqueur is unique as a great

digestive and is also

consumed as a good

appetizer. The attractive

packaging makes Takai a

presentable gift to any

special person. It is available

in 0,7 l bottles and 80 ml

miniature sizes.

 BRESUO DRY GIN

 

blended from refined grain based alcohol and flavors

extracted from berries in the U.K.

It is formulated to satisfy the demand

of our consumers for good quality and yet

low priced gin.

Bresuo Dry Gin is an ideal drink for

relaxation after the hard day’s work.

It can be consumed neat or in cocktail

with either Mandingo Bitters or Sorento

Sweet Vermouth.

Bresuo is available in 750ml glass

bottle or 200m 1 PET bottle.

 

MANDINGO BITTERS 

 

Mandingo is made from carefully

selected indigenous herbs and other

ingredients which give it a very smooth

and unique taste, and make it

invigorating and full of power. It makes

an ideal base for refreshing cocktails; the

choice of "those who want to go the

extra mile". It is widely accepted both

locally and internationally as an

excellent drink, and has for several years

been adjudged the best alcoholic

beverage. "Mandingo brings out the

strength in you."

 MERIDIAN FILTERED WATER

 

Meridian Filtered Water serves to

satisfy the growing preference for good

drinking water. This is in view of the

treated water getting contaminated from

the treatment plants and transmission

lines. The product was developed as a

response to GIHOC’s concern for good

drinking water and the company’s desire to

serve its customers with safe, healthy nd

clean water. Meridian Filtered Water goes

through four filtration processes, resulting

in a tasteless, odourless, clear and clean

drinking water. It is available in 1.5 litre

and 500 mls pet bottles.

 BUCCANEER RUM

 

Buccaneer Rum is believed to have originated

from North America in the 17th Century, and it

was the choice of sea pirates of the West Indies

who fancied rum as the best drink on the high

seas. Even in modem days, Buccaneer Rum

serves as a good medium for building lasting

comradeship and is widely consumed among

peers after a hard day’s work. Buccaneer Rum

is matured in wooden casks, giving it its

characteristic taste.

Connoisseurs have rated it as one of the best

and finest rums ever produced in the world.

Buccaneer Rum can be enjoyed neat (straight)

or in cocktail with a 1 soft drink. It is

available in 75Omls am 1 glass bottles.

 Mc FRASER WHISKY

 

This is the finest whisky ever blended and

bottled in Ghana. It is blended from the finest

malt and a secret formula which is distinct. It

has a smooth, mild and rich taste. The

brand is associated with prestige, and also

popularly named "the Aristocrat". It is

sold in 75O mls glass bottles.

KAISER IMPERIAL AROMATIC SCHNAPPS 

 

Kaiser is a top quality Aromatic Schnapps blended and bottled in

Ghana. The product was developed in association with

John Kuyper and Zoon of Scheidan Holland It was blended on the

ancient formula that won many

"Crown Awards of Perfection" in Europe.

Kaiser’s distinct quality makes the product the best choice

on occasions such as traditional festivals, the performance of

customary rites, from birth through marriage to death, in

Ghana and in the neighbouring countries. It is also the preferred

Schnapps used for paying homage to

chiefs kings. It is available in 0,75 lbottles.

LAWYER LONDON GYN

 

Lawyer London Dry Gin is formulated

from refined molasses and ingredients

imported from London and Germany.

The quality of these ingredients

imparts a characteristic taste and

aroma that give the brand a great deal

of appeal as well as a long-lasting and

refreshing satisfaction. The brand

name "Lawyer" guarantees purity and

quality, a, reputation it has enjoyed in

Ghana, and West Africa. The dry,

nature of Lawyer Dry Gin

makes it suitable as a base in most

cocktail recipes. It is available in

0,75 l and 200mls bottles.

"Lawyer the gin that speaks for itself"

 

HERB AFRIK GIN BITTERS 

 

Herb Afrik Gin Bitters is blended from

herbal extracts of selected African plant

barks, roots, leaves and fruits. The

ingredients are careftilly selected for their

potency, and other beneficial properties. It

is appreciated for its pleasant taste and

soothing effect while it answers the

growing need of consumers for a drink

with potent and beneficial herbal

ingredients. It is well researched, tested

and certified by the Ghana Standards

Board, the Centre for Research into Plant

Medicine, and Ghana Food and Drugs

Board. It is, consumed straight, in a

cocktail with Mandingo Bitters, and a

variety of other drinks or served on ice. It

is available in 0,75 l glass bottles.

 

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