Three New Zealand friends launched Rogue Society Distilling Co. in 2014 and its two gin expressions quickly became some of the top sellers in New Zealand, also garnering international awards. A trademarking issue with a US brewery meant Rogue Society had to change its name to enter the European market and in early 2018 its gins were renamed ‘Scapegrace’, which is an 18th century word for ‘rogue’, ‘free-spirit’ and ‘libertine’.
Distillery notes
"A naturally black flavoured gin. Coloured with a unique collection of natural extracts. Full bodied florality with a menthol like crispiness, naturally chilling with a balanced citrus freshness and a hint of spice. With a candied sweet potato and pineapple finish. This is the taste of Black."
drinksbiz Magazine, October 2020
"This innovative addition to the Scapegrace range is a naturally black flavoured gin that changes colour when mixed with tonic. It has aromas of juniper and earthy notes with a hint of sweetness that lead to a palate full of floral character, crisp and with citrus and a touch of spice. The finish is sweet and earthy."