Pedro's Premium Ògógóró 50CL
The pride of Nigeria, this feisty friend fuels fun across West Africa and beyond. Wonderfully complex, deceptively powerful, Pedro's Premium Ògógóró is a handcrafted, 100% organic palm spirit produced in Nigeria. It takes traditional, locally tapped palm wine (often called "sapele water" or moonshine) and refines it through fractional distillation into a premium-grade spirit. Pedro's is known for its complex, somewhat smoky character that sits between a tequila and a white rum.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Crystal clear.
- Aroma: Earthy notes of toffee, fudge, grass, and subtle, smouldering bonfire embers.
- Taste: Creamy mouthfeel with flavours of coconut, vanilla, and sweet toffee, balanced with black pepper spice and citrus notes.
- Metallic Hint: A distinct, alluring metallic or fizzy note is often noted.
- Aftertaste: A lingering finish of black pepper, spiced toffee, and a mild smokiness.
Key Features and Description
- Base Ingredient: 100% Fermented palm sap (Raffia or Oil Palm).
- Origin: Conceived in Sapele, Nigeria, and micro-distilled in Lagos.
- Process: The crude palm spirit is sourced from local communities, then double-distilled to remove harshness and create a smooth profile.
- Profile: It is often described as a unique, premium alternative to gin, with similarities to cachaca, blanco tequila, or white rum.
- Serving Suggestions: Best enjoyed neat, on ice with lime, or as a base for cocktails (e.g., paired with coconut water or pink grapefruit)
- Aged Variation: A 5-year aged option is available, offering deeper smoky, woody notes with a velvety mouthfeel.
Alcohol content: 40% ABV
The brand was created by Lola Pedro to rebrand traditional Nigerian "ogogoro" and elevate it for the international market, focusing on heritage and sustainability.