Watch out – these are the Young Guns of BCB 2023!

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Simply magical: Gins from "MUNAKRA Distillery"

Take a couple with a shared passion for gin, add selected botanicals and the secrets of alchemy, and you get unique gin creations. MANUKRA's products are surrounded by some mystery, however, founders Sarah and Réne make no secret of one thing: their gins are 100% natural, containing pure spring water and special botanicals that provide a distinctive style and unique taste.

But what do the mystical gins taste like? And what does their origin story have to do with a blue snake? - The founders will be happy to tell you at their booth at this year's BCB.

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Cardboard Taste in your Drink? Forget it!: "HalmBrüder" present the "Turtleneck® Straw

With the Turtleneck® Straw, the young company HalmBrüder presents the first bendable reusable drinking straw made of stainless steel, which eliminates the weaknesses of previous straw alternatives. Flexible, unbreakable, tasteless and food safe – these are just a few of the many advantages of the Turtleneck® Straw. At BCB, visitors can see the reusable alternative for themselves – for the benefit of the turtles.

"Why Not Soda": The Next Generation of Sodas

True to their brand philosophy, "Life should taste like a good soda. Full of surprises, authentic and real. Dancing between sweet and sour," the founders of Why Not Soda left Berlin to successfully create the first organic craft soda brand in Portugal. Why Not Soda are premium soft drinks with unique flavor combinations for those who celebrate the sparkling side of life. The Lemon & Mate, Peach & Ginger, Raspberry & Thyme, Pomegranate & Cucumber and their Natural Cola varieties are made with 100 percent natural and premium ingredients. Why Not Soda are less sweetened than traditional sodas, certified organic, vegan and gluten-free.

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"Gino": The Vino with Gin

Is Gino the new cult drink for this summer? - Its founders are firmly convinced of this: Gino is a refreshing aperitif based on wine, enriched with fresh fruit, intense herbs and a dash of gin - who wouldn't get into the summer mood? So, if you want to taste a unique taste experience that brings summer feelings and the sea air of Italy to you, you should not miss this BCB booth.

"POLLY": Exclusive Product Launch at BCB!

The young startup POLLY will be present at BCB for the second time under the motto "Never miss out again". After POLLY already successfully celebrated its brand launch in Berlin last year, more exciting non-alcoholic novelties will be presented this year. In addition, a new variety will be launched exclusively at BCB. A visit to the booth of the innovative and award-winning Cologne-based company is therefore definitely worthwhile!

"VIVIR Tequila" and "El Sueño Tequila": Characterful Taste of Agave

VIVIR Tequila was born out of a love for the agave-based spirit shared by two good friends. Their common goal: to change the perception of tequila in the UK and create their own line of super premium 100% agave tequilas. The tequilas are produced using traditional production methods at a fifth-generation family-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. To do this, they use the best and sweetest Weber Blue highland agave grown in their fields, which is harvested once mature at 9 years (this is vital to sustain the local wildlife ecosystems and ensure the next generation of agave crops). 

"ADA Adaptogenic Drinks”: Alcohol-free but not effect-free

Extraordinary flavors and powerful plant active ingredients for body and mind combine to create a special drinking experience: alcohol-free, functional, and suitable for any occasion. The adaptogenic elixirs, designed to be activating and invigorating or calming and balancing, depending on the variant, can be enjoyed neat or mixed, offering unique complexity and depth for new flavor combinations and drink creations. ADA's products were developed in collaboration with beverage technologists, mixologists and medicinal herb experts and are made using carefully selected, all-natural ingredients. At BCB, ADA will serve cocktails designed to quickly forget the hustle of a long day at the trade fair - and without any hangover at all.

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"Hensol Castle Distillery": Royal Delight from Wales

The award-winning Hensol Castle Gin is the jewel of master distiller Dai Wakely's Welsh distillery. It is a London Dry Gin traditionally distilled in copper pot stills and dominated by juniper. The unique flavor is also supported by hand-peeled citrus and a wildflower medley grown on the castle grounds. In addition to its gin creations, Hensol Castel Distillery will also showcase its Judge Jenkins Spiced Rum at BCB and offer its expertise in contract bottling and distilling.

"Uko Vodka": German Premium Vodka with a Family History

The story behind Uko Vodka goes way back into the family history of founder Sven Uko Bültena. For decades, the male members of his family have been called by their middle names Uko. Great-great-great-grandfather Uko loved to travel and on one of his adventures in Nepal, he discovered Timut pepper from the Himalayan mountains. He described the taste in letters to his wife at the time as very intense, fresh and with grapefruit and citrus notes. Sven Uko Bültena wanted to work with exactly this spice for his spirits and so the "Uko Vodka" and the vegan, sugar-free and non-alcoholic "Uko alkoholfrei" were created. There is also the liqueur "Uko Sweet Kiss" with caramel and vanilla notes. All products are made in Germany, in the heart of the Ruhr area.

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Creative, fruity, fast: Fruit Reductions from "SESES DRINKS”

Fruity drinks infused with herbs can be produced very easily and quickly in the future. The SESES fruit reductions combine in a single product what previously required a very high expenditure of time, goods and labor. With the alcohol-free fruit reductions - such as strawberry-basil - almost any drink can be mixed, as for example spritz variations (with and without alcohol), cocktails and lemonades. Simply pour, stir, and you're done! During production, the company also attaches great importance to the quality and selection of ingredients and use only natural products.

Italian Premium Vodka from "Altamura Distilleries"

The story of the Italian town Altamura is the story of its bread, its wheat and, above all, its people. Therefore, the goal of Altamura Distilleries was to create a product that combines all these qualities in a sip of a unique distillate. Thus was born the first vodka made from pure Altamura wheat. Strong, but elegant. Intense, but smooth. Stylish, yet just perfect for partying all night long. The Altamura Vodka stands for a new and unknown taste experience, which can be tasted at BCB pure as well as mixed in cocktails.

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"Feragaia": 100% Flavor with 0% Alcohol

Feragaia is "The Original Free Spirit," a zero-proof spirit distilled in Fife, Scotland. Feragaia is leading the way in a new category of "Free Spirits" that are not defined by trying to be something they are not - alcohol. Feragaia has a refreshing depth of flavor from 14 land and sea plants, many of which are native to Scotland and grown on the family farm. It is sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan - making it a drink that everyone can enjoy!