Our First Release
Kari Vodka is a premium craft potato vodka made from unloved potatoes sourced from local farmer cooperatives and Winnaz/Hollanda Fairfoods.
Named for Rwanda’s tallest peak, Kari’s smooth and distinctive flavor profile is perfect for sipping or in your favorite cocktail.
With women at the helm, Virunga Mountain Spirits is a world-class craft distillery that expresses and elevates the spirit of Rwanda.
Kari Vodka, a premium craft potato vodka, is our flagship product. Your experience at our field-to-bottle agro-tourism site will delight your senses and leave you with unforgettable moments.
Our distillery is located at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains.
We are surrounded by rugged volcano peaks, the gorgeous Twin Lakes, Burera and Ruhondo — and forests filled with rare birds and primates — the largest of them the mountain gorillas made famous by primatologist Dian Fossey.
Visit Virunga Mountain Spirits for tours, tastings, and local cuisine made with ingredients from our demonstration farm. Stop by our artisan gift shop for local art and keepsakes made by outstanding makers in the region.
On a clear day the mountain is visible from our distillery site. The name has a famous history, too. In 1967, Dian Fossey established the Karisoke Research Center between Mt. Karisimbi and Mt. Bisoke. The center, called Kari, is where Fossey did most of her fieldwork with the mountain gorillas. The name honors her important legacy.
