Stilldistilling Spirits launches Maka Zai, White and Gold craft Rum proudly blended on Indian soil and nourished by the sweet waters of Goa
Stilldistilling Spirits is a small, homegrown and independent distillery that is confident in their ability to serve up ‘micro-marvels’- small batch artisanal wonders that elevates one’s drinking experience. They want to take the finely-crafted taste of Maka Zai across the country to be shared by people nearest and dearest. Their ambition and dedication are represented by a tiny yet marvelous creature – the Olive Ridley turtle. Born on Goan soil, it begins its perilous journey and travels up to 9000km but makes its way back home.
Kasturi Banerjee is the founder and CEO of Stilldistilling Spirits. A banker who became a mixologist, she is now a blender of craft spirits in her own entrepreneurial venture. Prior to this, she has been the Director of Compliance at an MNC bank with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Anurag Bhatnagar is the Business Head at Stilldistilling Spirits. He is a sales and distribution management professional with over 20 years of work experience under his belt, across industries and geographies. From Landmark Group (in the Middle East) and Adidas & USHA in India to Dixons Group and IKEA in the UK, he has spent significant amounts of time in consumer durables, sports, IT and aviation sectors. All of which has contributed to him becoming a result-oriented individual with a healthy track record of successful results for challenging projects.
Maka Zai translates to ‘I want’ in Konkani and represents what Stilldistilling Spirits wants for one to enjoy delicious, quality rum that’s worth one’s time and money. This stems from their ‘Drink Well’ philosophy where quality matters more than quantity. It might sound idealistic, but they strive to bottle perfection with their small batch craft spirits, carefully blended with fine molasses and wood-matured cane spirit. And led by a banker turned bartender they understand the value of chasing one’s dreams and seeking truly rewarding experiences.
The true colours of Maka Zai
Maka Zai is available in two editions. The Bartender’s Edition which is a White Rum and the Tribute Edition which is a Gold Rum. The White Rum is a clear colour, boasting creamy and elegant aromas, Maka Zai White Rum is made with sugarcane grown in and around the Panchaganga River in Maharashtra. As the fermentation and distillation take place in the region where the cane is grown, the rum picks up the influences of the red soil, making it floral, sweet, spicy and herbaceous. This crystal clear, complex, vibrant and medium-bodied white rum is packed with funky tropical characteristics in its every sip, paying homage to the unsung passion and talent of those bartenders who have enough stories for many a lifetime. Having toiled behind the bar for years to serve people delightful drinks, Stilldistilling Spirits wanted to return the favour with an entire bottle.
The Gold Rum, also called the Tribute Edition is High-quality and matured, blended on the Goan seashore. Hints of praline, dry dates, figs, caramel, cinnamon and honey create a symphony of notes. Together with a creamy mouth feel and a well-rounded vanilla accent.
A perfect dessert and sipping rum, its silky, elegant but approachable charm gives a feeling of a sunny, late afternoon. One will want a bottle for all the people and moments worth celebrating.
Stilldistilling Spirits hope people enjoy their rum as much as they have enjoyed making it. They wish to remind people that wonders are truly possible when one keeps on chasing whatever it is one is chasing
