AWAKEN THE LION WITHIN
INSPIRED IN
MEXICO.
CRAFTED IN
AFRICA.
Leonista is the first 100% Agave Spirit, from the Karoo region in South Africa, made in the traditional Mexican way - similar to that of a mezcal.
DRINK
WITH RESPECT
JOIN THE SLOW
DRINKING MOVEMENT
Designed to be sipped rather than shot, our award-winning spirits are proudly bottled at 43% ABV - and simply demand to be savoured.
MADE FOR THE CONSCIOUS CONSUMER
Leonista 100% Karoo Agave Spirits are both organically-grown and sustainably harvested. All of our spirits were designed for those who are more conscious of what they consume, and like to savour every sip.
CHOOSE 100%
KAROO AGAVE
100% agave spirits are said to have energy-giving properties - and have a less harmful effect on the body - when treated with respect.
SARAH KENNAN
Owner & Founder
It takes years to grow something worthwhile - something you love. And so, as our agave take on average 12 years to mature, it’s important to take the time to enjoy the process.
100% KAROO AGAVE SPIRITS
Leonista Blanco
€44.95
Our Blanco is smooth and smoky. It is the un-aged variant in the pride, characterised by the smooth but distinctly smoky flavour, and is the closest adaptation to an authentic Mexican Mezcal.
Leonista Reposado
€54.95
Our Reposado (meaning “rested”) is mellow and aged, and is our senior member of the pride. It is aged for 3 - 6 months in oak barrels resulting in a smooth, sweeter flavour with hints of a smoky finish.
Leonista Honey Reposado
€49.95
Wild & buzzy - the sweetest lioness of the pride. Infused with wild Cape honey, our honey reposado is subtly sweet on the nose and the palate, with hints of a smoky finish.
Leonista Reposado Black
€49.95
Reposado Black - Taste is less smokey than the current Reposado i.e. more like a Tequila than a Mezcal. Mellow and aged. It was rested for 6 - 8 months in ex-brandy, American oak barrels that give it a smooth mouthfeel with rich notes of butterscotch, caramel and dark chocolate.
Leonista Tasting & Cocktail Glass
€2.95
Include Leonista Glassware with your order of our Blanco, Reposado or Honey Reposado.
Perfect for tasting, or trying one of our conscious cocktail recipes. Purchase 2, 4, or 6 for sharing - or to simply try a flight of Leonista from the comfort of your own home.
JOIN THE PRIDE
Customer Reviews
“We found Leonista and had to try each of the 3 variations. They were all incredible. Smoky and full of depth and flavor, just like a great whisky. Instantly we knew we had found something new, and I would never be able to think of tequila the same way again.”
“Soooo yummy!! Knocks the socks off store-bought “tequila” - enjoy over ice with a twist of lime!”
“Seriously delicious!!! Every party needs some. It’s a new taste, a new feeling. It wakes the lion within 😉.”
“Best Agave Spirit in SA. Right up there with the best Tequila ever! Sipping the honey resposado as I type. 😍😍😍”
“Heard about [Leonista] at an TEDx event - Incredible story and great tasting tequila! A “Patagonia” in the making. Can’t wait to see this brand succeed!”
“Before trying Leonista I’d always associated drinking Tequila with a hangover! It’s now my drink of choice whether its a chilled night in or celebrating with friends. An absolute must to try especially as the next day won’t be a total right off!”
“Since my first experience of Leonista a few months ago, it is the only spirit I wish to drink... So clean and elegant yet wild and full of character and a beautiful herbaciousness left lingering in the palate. Thank you Leonista for this creation from the African Karoo desert”
“100 % Agave - made from the roots of South Africa, inspired by Mexican Mezcal - this has to be my favourite drink. I used to opt for the Reposado, basing my knowledge (or lack thereof) of ‘tequila’ on what I thought I enjoyed, but gees the Blanco has stolen my heart...”
“Has quickly become one of my favourites! Definitely worth a shot 😉”
“Tastiest experience I have had with any of the tequilas I’ve had in SA.”
“Excellent Mescal and amazing range of flavours. Proudly SA”
“Leonista is such a smooth and delicious Mezcal! So good in cocktails. Once you go Blanco you never go back”
LEONISTA
REPOSADO BLACK
