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How Don Papa Rum is Made
Wondering how Don Papa Rum is made in the Philippines? Here are the seven basic steps, from fermentation to bottling.
Around the world and back with rum
Join us as we follow the journey of this sugar spirit around the globe.
Jack of all trades, master of mixology
Meet the man who’s had 28 occupations, and is now kicking ass in the cocktail scene.
An epic adventure with Leighton Rathbone
Join me as I go on a wild ride with Leighton Rathbone, the 2019 tile holder of the South African leg of the Angostura Global Cocktail Competition.
SA champ bartender creates visionary product to uplift local communities
Master bartender Owen O’Reilly – South African national title holder of the Diageo World Class Cocktail Competition – created a unique cocktail for the global event.
Japanese whisky: the myth and the magic
Drinks writer Leah van Deventer chats to three whisky experts to unveil the mystery surrounding this rare and sought-out category of the water of life.
Experiencing World Class from the judge’s seat
The 2019 Diageo Reserve World Class South African Regional Finals were held across the land in May.
Multi-sensory Cocktails with Joe Schofield
Joe Schofield rocketed to bartending fame with his innovative, multi-sensory Sensorium cocktail menus, created for Singapore’s Tippling Club.
Local brewery races to produce 10,000 Miles beer
Read all about 10,000 Miles beer, a fresh hop ale co-created by two breweries located 10,000 mile apart, in Cape Town and Seattle.