by Leah van Deventer | May 2, 2019 | Portfolio
We’re all for sampling unique local specialties when travelling, and that includes drinks! In Scotland we’d imbibe Scotch with the passion of Braveheart (they’ll never take our whisky!) and in Russia we’d warm ourselves with vodka while imagining life as a KGB...
by Leah van Deventer | Mar 28, 2019 | Portfolio
For many of us, preparing and enjoying coffee is a daily ritual. But what do we actually know about it? We get some insight from coffee fundi Jono le Feuvre. Tell us how Rosetta Roastery came about. It started with three of us who shared a digs at varsity....
by Leah van Deventer | Mar 26, 2019 | Portfolio
The BAR (Bartending Accolades & Recognition) Awards have steadily been gaining traction since its humble beginnings four years ago. From a casual gathering of drink slingers, the event is now a formal, national affair where the crème de la crème of the...
by Leah van Deventer | Mar 21, 2019 | Portfolio
In an exciting first for South African artisanal rum, Mhoba is on the verge of being exported worldwide. We chatted to Robert Greaves, master distiller, to find out how he makes his exceptional rum, and why it’s worthy of shipping abroad. Before we dive into the...
by Leah van Deventer | Mar 19, 2019 | Portfolio
Hayman’s of London, a true English gin that’s been around since 1863, has just launched in South Africa. We got to chat to master distiller and acclaimed gin guru Christopher Hayman – who was inducted into the World Gin Awards Hall of Fame in February 2019 – about his...
by Leah van Deventer | Feb 4, 2019 | Portfolio
Pour yourself a cocktail and get some insight into the world of competitive bartending – the highs, the lows, the inspiration and some advice. Tell me about your first bartending gig. My first bartending gig … my first bartending gig, actually, was on...
