Reviews & Recognition

From award juries to the guests at our table, here is what people say about Kari Vodka, Kari Gin, and the Kinigi Table experience in Musanze.

Today's approach to vodka production has taken a new turn. Producers really pay attention to ingredients and focus on how to retain the character of raw material in vodka.

Veronika Karlova
Chair of Judges, World Vodka Awards

Kari Gin was the undisputed star of our event — smooth and floral, with notes that had our guests coming back for more.

Trade Client
Kigali, May 2026

Come for a tour and tasting, stay for a cocktail or a meal. Everything here is Made in Rwanda.

The Distillery Experience
A full-day experience at Africa's highest distillery
via TripAdvisor

Absolutely magical experience — fantastic food and drinks combined with local, sustainable food and women's empowerment.

Michele D
Charlotte, North Carolina
via TripAdvisor

The chef even visited our table twice to ensure everything met our expectations — such genuine care!

David C
Chiang Mai, Thailand
via TripAdvisor

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth, kindness, smiles.

Lina333
Tampa, Florida
via TripAdvisor

Bill and Karen have led a remarkable life to have arrived at putting together this business.

Thom S
Musanze, Rwanda
via TripAdvisor

Adventure travelers visit Virunga Mountain Spirits!

Cathy Ann T
Sausalito, California
via TripAdvisor

Great local distillery!

James W
via TripAdvisor

Not just any vodka!

Beth C
via Google

Everything was amazing. The staff couldn't be nicer, beautiful property and probably the best food in Rwanda. The vodka is unbelievable.

Billie M
via Google

We had an amazing tour from one of the co-founders Bill and one of the managers Lilian. Cocktails are fantastic. Their story about positive impact in the local area, sustainability, women empowerment and zero waste is inspiring.

Daniel McCusker
via Google

An absolutely breathtaking experience at Virunga Mountain Spirits!

Serah Kassim
via Google

The service was great and most of the food was delicious! The drinks were absolutely amazing — seriously the highlight of the meal. I'd definitely come back!

Carpe Diem
via Google

Very friendly service, food very good — I can highly recommend it for a nice meal.

Hermann Gerd Pfeiffer