Wednesday, 29th June 2005 (3069 views)

An innovative liqueur made from kiwifruit and containing flecks of real gold, has received an international award.

The drink made in a distillery in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, has shavings of 23-carat gold leaf in it.

Creators Irmengard, Michael and Tobi Deinlein were presented with a silver medal for the product at the International Spirit Awards.

Only 30,000 half-litre bottles of the liqueur are produced each year by the small company.

The gold was originally added to the drink as "a bit of a marketing ploy" since consuming gold is said to hold health benefits.

 

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