Sip Urban Rhino gin and support wildlife. It's a real win-win!

There's a real win-win situation for lovers of good, high quality London dry gins, as every time they take a sip of Urban Rhino Gin, they are helping to save rhinos.

And the spirits world bible 'The Spirits Business" has acknowledged this by naming Urban Rhino Gin as one of the top 10 conservation spirits brands that is supporting conservation projects.

A spokesman for Urban Rhino Gin commented: "It's a real special honour, and we're obviously thrilled to learn that we've been listed alongside some other amazing drinks brands which also have conservation at their heart."

Announcing their top 10, The Spirits Business said: “Just creating excellent liquid isn't enough for some spirits brands, many want to do more, so we've rounded up 10 producers who are going the extra mile for our planet and its inhabitants.

“From the conservation of endangered species to looking after the agriculture of our planet, conservation projects are becoming the raison d'etre for many spirits brands. Here, we've looked at 10 producers which have made it their mission to help the planet, one drop of spirit at a time.”

And featuring Urban Rhino second on the list the publication stated: “London Dry gin Urban Rhino is said to seamlessly combine authenticity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to rhino conservation in everything it does.

“With a recipe of six botanicals, Urban Rhino Gin does actively contribute to the fight against rhino extinction.

“Owner Pete Richardson was part of the team which took action to save the orphaned rhino babies in the Waterberg area of Limpopo in South Africa when the rhino poaching crisis hit the headlines back in 2012. 

"Pete then went on to establish the world's first purpose-built facility, The Rhino Orphanage, Urban Rhino Gin's charity partner, which works to protect and conserve both rhinos and their habitat.”

It's a remarkable union of conservation and craftsmanship, with Pete, co-founder of the world's first baby rhino orphanage, recently acquiring The White Rhino Gin Company Ltd and the Urban Rhino gin brand.

Pete, who is 57, was working in The Waterberg area of Limpopo in South Africa when the rhino poaching crisis hit the headlines 11 years ago.

Alongside conservationist Arrie van Deventer, Pete was part of the team which action to save the orphaned babies and went on to establish the world's first purpose-built facility, The Rhino Orphanage.

Pete remains an active director of the orphanage, despite now living in the UK.

Urban Rhino gin can be bought in the UK via their here website at www.urban-rhino.com.

Their spokesman said: "We invite gin lovers to embrace their passion whilst at the same time making a meaningful contribution to rhino preservation. With every sip, supporters of Urban Rhino join the movement to protect these majestic creatures from the threat of extinction."

We at That's Food and Drink and our sister site That's Christmas firmly believe that bottles of Urban Rhino Gin will make excellent Christmas gifts for Christmas 2023. 

Gin For Rhinos? Yes, Gin For Rhinos!

In a remarkable union of conservation and craftsmanship, Pete Richardson, who is the co-founder of the world's first baby rhino orphanage, has acquired The White Rhino Gin Company Ltd and the Urban Rhino gin brand.

This unique development not only marks an exciting milestone for Pete but also introduces an exclusive limited-edition legacy batch set to captivate gin enthusiasts all over the world.

Pete Richardson, 57, was working in The Waterberg area of Limpopo in South Africa when the rhino poaching crisis hit the headlines back in 2012.

Working with conservationist Arrie van Deventer, Pete was part of the team which took action to save the orphaned babies and went on to establish the world's first purpose-built facility, The Rhino Orphanage.

Pete remains an active director of the orphanage, despite now living in the UK. Through this connection, Pete crossed paths with Belinda Chaffer, the driving force behind Waterberg Rhino UK, who introduced him to the owners of The White Rhino Gin Company.

Enthralled by the shared vision, Pete stated, “When I met Belinda and the company's owners, it really felt like destiny. 

"We soon realised the incredible potential to build a global brand with Urban Rhino Gin whilst also offering support to the remarkable conservation efforts of both Waterberg Rhino UK and The Rhino Orphanage. I'm so thrilled about the possibilities that lie ahead of us.”

Crafted with meticulous care and attention to detail, Urban Rhino is an exceptional London dry gin that has gained high praise from customers and businesses alike. Distilled at the award-winning In the Welsh Wind distillery in Wales, its superior quality and exquisite taste have captivated gin enthusiasts worldwide.

John Heeds, one of the original founders of Urban Rhino said he was delighted to have Pete on board to take the brand forward.

He said: “From our very first conversation I was struck by Pete's passion and his links to rhino conservation made it a really easy decision to hand on the business to him and his team. We're very proud of what we've already achieved so far, but I couldn't be any more excited about what the future holds for the company which myself and our fellow founders are still actively involved with.”

As part of the acquisition, Pete secured a small stock to create an exclusive and individually numbered legacy batch, a prelude to the exciting plans awaiting the end of summer.

These limited-edition legacy bottles are now available for purchase through the Urban Rhino website at www.urban-rhino.com.

Urban Rhino Gin embodies the blend of conservation and indulgence, inviting gin lovers to embrace their passion while making a meaningful contribution to rhino preservation. With every sip, supporters of Urban Rhino join the movement to protect these majestic creatures from the threat of extinction.

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