World’s first KenyaN agave spirit
ROHO Spirit
Bright tropical fruit and citrus open the spirit, giving way to warm roasted agave and toffee notes, carried by a coastal minerality and finishing with soft smoke and lingering depth.
ORIGIN: Kilifi, Kenya
AGAVE VARIETY: Agave sisalana – Hybrid No. 11648
AGE: 12-15 years
COOK Kilimanjaro volcanic stone-lined pit
FERMENTATION Wild, cement-lined vats
DISTILLATION Twice, copper pot still
Bright tropical fruit and citrus open the spirit, giving way to warm roasted agave and toffee notes, carried by a coastal minerality and finishing with soft smoke and lingering depth.
ORIGIN: Kilifi, Kenya
AGAVE VARIETY: Agave sisalana – Hybrid No. 11648
AGE: 12-15 years
COOK Kilimanjaro volcanic stone-lined pit
FERMENTATION Wild, cement-lined vats
DISTILLATION Twice, copper pot still
Small-batch production of 200 bottles currently available. Discover what makes this Kenyan agave spirit so special: from the individually hand-blown glass bottles to the Mezcal-inspired production methods.
Bright and smoky, with lingering notes of toasted toffee and dried tropical fruits. Discover the terroir of new-world agave on your palate. Take a sip and transcend to a night spent cruising the Swahili Coast.
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EXPLORE OUR STORY
ROHO means heart in Swahili. It’s the spirit behind everything we make.
Born in a backyard pit, ROHO sets out to put Kenyan terroir on the world stage. We work closely with local communities and pursue thoughtful, sustainable design, creating a bottle that carries both purpose and character.
GET INSPIRED BY OUR SERVES
From coastal twists on classics to simple pours that let the spirit speak. Gather the ingredients and stir something special for me-time, unruly evenings, or conversations that run late by the fireplace.
where to find roho
ROHO is available in a select group of bars, restaurants, and retailers who share our spirit. If you know, you know.
Looking to stock ROHO or bring it behind the bar? We’d love to hear from you.
our distillery
Inspired by the Swahili architecture, our distiller in Kilifi is the homebase for those who chase the wild with taste. Tucked between sun-baked earth and mountain breeze, this is where our spirits come alive.