
Svilar invests in Botan, Europe's first non-alcoholic distillery
Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has moved into business, announcing that he has invested in Botan, presented as the first non-alcoholic distillery in Europe. The Serbian shot-stopper made the news public through his personal Instagram profile, accompanying the announcement with a statement outlining the philosophy behind the project: "We did not invent the world of non-alcoholic drinks: we want to help define its future. I have invested in Botan, the first non-alcoholic distillery in Europe. One company, a new point of reference." The venture aims to go beyond the traditional boundaries of the sector, focusing on the pursuit of flavour rather than simply removing alcohol from the equation. The company's presentation on its official website makes the same point, with the brand stressing that it has not tried to fit into an existing category. The company's own description, quoted in full: "We have not tried to fit into an existing category. Our goal has been to explore taste through distillation. The absence of alcohol is not the destination, but the consequence of choosing a precise method, designed to extract, combine and preserve the various aromatic nuances as well as possible. Botan was created to build a new creative category, capable of enhancing depth, balance and versatility in the gastronomic sphere. It is an expression of the territory in which we operate, shaped by the rhythm of the seasons. We select herbs of gastronomic quality, grown with priority given to aromatic characteristics rather than harvest quantity. Each harvest tells the story of its soil, its climate and the moment it is gathered. Nature never produces identical results, and the same is true of our creations. The differences between one harvest and another are an integral part of their identity."


