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Distillery sails close to the wind

Distillery sails close to the wind

How West Coast Distillers did what it took to get keep their business afloat, pre and post Covid. When professional sailor Shane Smith flew over to London in early 2016 to go to a wedding along with long-time mate Shaun Bebington, little did he know that he’d come...

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WTH is hard seltzer?

WTH is hard seltzer?

With more hard seltzers finding their way on to the South African market, we look at what they are exactly, and offer tips on how to enjoy them.

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The Rise of Rum

The Rise of Rum

Rum. It’s not a new spirit, but it’s steadily been growing in popularity in South Africa over the last few years – among hip drinkers, at least. Let’s take a look at the history of rum in the country, and see how it’s evolved.

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