With Braai Day only a few days away, it’s time to brush up on your grill skills. Whether it’s for Braai Day, summer afternoons in the garden with family or a get together with friends, a braai is one of the best ways to bring people together. As the summer days approach and we dust […] More
September is officially America’s National Bourbon Heritage Month, celebrating the uniquely American history of the spirit. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), as part of its “Cheers! Spirits from the U.S.A” campaign; has been introducing South African adult spirits consumers to the diverse range of American spirits, including Bourbons, for several years […] More
The energy in the air is changing, and whilst the tiny bloomers have started to flower and the sun is feeling a bit warmer, the changes have more to do with attitude. The onset of Spring does that – perhaps the spirit animal in each of us? Nevertheless, with the new attitude, one often feels […] More
Benedictine abbess Hildegard of Bingen, in the early 1100s, wrote about the use of hops and barley in brewing, noting that the addition of hops prevented spoilage. Barb-Nicole Ponsardin, better known as the legendary Widow (or “Verve”) Clicquot used astonishing ingenuity to save what is now one of the best-known champagne houses in the world, […] More
The Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition is a unique challenge for mixologists and bartenders to demonstrate their skills, expertise, and unwavering commitment to creating the perfect Tequila cocktail. The next stage of the Patron Perfectionists Cocktail Competition 2021 is underway with the announcement of the Top 10 bartender finalists, hailing from varied provinces in South Africa. […] More
Dehydration might be more than the simplified eight-glasses-a-day – especially when it comes to the battle of the sexes. As a matter of fact, how much water your body needs daily is a bit more complicated and yes, gender does matter. About 55% of women’s, compared with that of 60% of men’s, body weight is […] More
The One&Only Reaching for Young Stars held a cook-off for the final leg of its competition before the winner’s announcement in September. The beverage service category, sponsored by Sanpellegrino with their fine mineral waters and Italian Sparkling Drinks along with prominent South African spirit brands and wine estates, tested students to a fine-dining level of […] More
Future Farm brings its cutting-edge plant-based meats to South Africa, on their worldwide mission to change the way we eat. One of the few global players in the plant-based meat industry, Future Farms products will be available in Checkers from July. Emerging as a global leader in plant-based meat products, Future Farm is driving a […] More
High-end premium rums such as those from the House of ANGOSTURA® are taking the spirit to a new level. In South Africa the SA Rum Awards bring local craft and international rum brands into the limelight with Tiki bars, rum cocktails, and rum style occasions. August is rum month and there’s lots to celebrate! The […] More
Landing on International Friendship Day and South Africa’s renowned Women’s Month, Strawberry Lips Tequila launches their annual campaign to celebrate the sisterhood of South African women called Sip & Share. After a tough 18-months for many, the campaign takes aim at togetherness, friendship and just taking ‘time out’ with your sisterhood to just enjoy the […] More
Triple Three Distillery are very excited to announce that a number of Triple Three Distillery’s products took SILVER at the annual Old Mutual Spirits Show. The Old Mutual Spirit Show sees hundreds of entries from producers as far afield as the Americas, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and Europe, as well as an exceptional local showing. […] More
With August being the month of International Youth Day and the World celebrates or recognises the youth for various reasons, we often forget to step back and look at the impact they are creating on environmental sustainability. And we’re not talking social media campaigns, we’re talking real impact. Whilst some may argue the impact is […] More