orijin herbal gin is an expertly blended alcoholic spirirt with african herbs and fruits, orijin is a nigerian alcoholic beverage produced by diaego/guinness nigeria plc. sold in dark-green 65-centilitre glass bottles and marketed with an abv of 6%, orijin is like beer in appearance and strength. unlike beer, the drink does not contain barley or hops, rather "a bittersweet blend with flavours of african herbs and fruit". ingredients listed on the label include water, alcohol, sugar and plant extract (kola nut, prune, oakwood, bitter orange peel, wormwood). the resulting flavor is a bitter cocktail with hints of citrus that give it a distinct medicinal taste. it is blended with the flavours of specially selected african herbs, roots, and fruits. combined, these give orjin bitters the bitter-sweet taste, this drink was launched in december 2013. as the first ever premium bitters brand in africa, orijin exists to promote the vibrancy of modern african culture.