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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...
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.
A quick guide to international whiskeys
International Whiskey Day is commemorated on 27 March every year. This year, we celebrate by looking at the characteristics of whiskeys from around the world.
Less is more with this two-ingredient chocolate
David Donde applies his experience in the coffee trade to create a new type of chocolate.
[Partner Content] SA master distiller to be inducted into Whisky Hall of Fame
Distell Master Distiller Andy Watts will be bestowed the great honour of being inducted into the Whisky Hall of Fame.
Staying ahead of the curve: what we can learn from the UK
Our first hard lockdown devastated the hospitality industry, with hundreds of restaurants and bars having to close permanently. Now, with Covid cases climbing again, rumours abound that we’re headed for another
[Partner Content] Edgy new restaurant breathes new life into Kloof Street
Who can deny that 2020 has been a less than ideal year? However for Jesper Nilsson, the chef of just-launched ëlgr, the time in lockdown led to deep introspection and creative conceptualising – and the result is this moody, effortlessly cool hub that peels back...
Summer sippin’ around the world
Warm, balmy weather calls for cooling cocktails. We take a look at some of the planet’s best loved summer quenchers, and how they’re consumed.
How to make homemade jam jar cocktails
With summer around the corner, we ask some of SA’s top bartenders for their tips and tricks to create killer jam jar cocktails at home.