Let's Go Local: Mamanuca's Sand, Surf And Snorkel For Ditui Raika
The sales and promoter for the Pacific Harbour-based liquor manufacturer, says the guiding principle in all production processes was to utilise Fijian -grown produce.
Saturday 13 May 2023 | 05:42
Bouma Heritage waterfalls in Taveuni is one place Ditui Raika would take visitors. Inset: The Distillery Co (Fiji) PTE Limited sales and promoter Ditui Raika.
Mixologist, Ditui Raika, makes a great brand ambassador for The Distillery Co Ltd.
The sales and promoter for the Pacific Harbour-based liquor manufacturer, says the guiding principle in all production processes was to utilise Fijian -grown produce.
“We do not use essences, or add flavours created in a laboratory somewhere,” she said.
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“We distil our own neutral spirit from Fijian sugar cane products.”
The 30-year-old said the company crafts distillers to showcase Fiji’s natural beauty, botanicals, and water.
“We know exactly what is going into our products, which allows us to produce gluten-free fine liquor that we can be proud of.
“The process is laborious and takes time but gives them control over their total output—very much grass to glass.”
Where in Fiji would you take visitors to?
Garden Island of Fiji, Taveuni.
It has the Bouma Heritage waterfalls, the tagimoucia flower, and of course the international meridian dateline that cuts the island in half where we have yesterday and tomorrow.
It’s the only place in the world where you could take one step to another day.
The endangered Tagimoucia flower
What is your favourite spot for coffee or pie?
Skinny Bean Cafe, Pacific Harbour.
They serve the best coffee and creamy pies.
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