When I’m not pouring myself over a good bottle of wine, you’ll find me kicking back at sunset with a craft spirit in hand, slowly swirling against a pink-tinged sky. Recently, I’ve been savouring the company of Copeland Spirits‘ Tiki Gin and Cape Rum. Introduction As much as I love that rich, fruitful first sip…
Tag: Craft Gin
{news} Clifton Gin: a world-class gin that launched with two gold medals
Born of the sea, Clifton Gin is an iconic new addition to the luxury spirits sector. The vision for this ocean-inspired signature set of gins, founded by South African born Silvana Bottega, was the sheer refreshing burst of the Atlantic Ocean and the soft golden sand of the Cape’s most exclusive beach, Clifton. Established in…
{experience} Gin & Tonic Festival 2020: a showcase of Cape Town’s craft gin culture
It’s strange to think that less than three months ago, I was sipping in the sun at the annual Gin & Tonic Festival. Little did I know that I’d rely (rather heavily!) on my purchases that day to get me through the GIN-ormous lockdown! Introduction My passionate love affair with gin started when I lived…
{gin} Cruxland Gin: turning every day into an adventure
The beach, the jungle, the mountains. Cities or rivers or grasslands. Wherever your next journey might take you, let KWV Cruxland Gin frame your adventure with a glass filled with memories. Introduction It’s no secret that I have crowned myself somewhat of a gin-connoisseur over the last few years. I’ll often swap my glass of…
{news} Blaauwklippen Brings Signature Zinfandel Wine into New Gin Range
Blaauwklippen heritage estate in Stellenbosch launched a unique twist on craft gin with South Africa’s first Zinfandel-infused gin – the alluring bright crimson Zin Gin. Celebrating their pioneering role as the first to grow and produce Zinfandel wines in South Africa, Blaauwklippen Zin Gin leads a brand-new range of three handcrafted, small-batch-distilled gins from the…
{news} Woo with Wixworth: a classic recipe for V-day celebrations
Wondering what to do for Valentine’s Day? This is the question on the minds of many when the month of love approaches. Go with the trusted candle-lit dinner? Do something adventurous this time? No need to mull over it too much. These handy suggestions will help take the chore out of organising something special for…
{gin} Conserving a classic: Wixworth Gin saves rhinos
If there are two things that lie close to my heart, it’s endangered animal conservation and…well, gin. Wixworth Gin is keeping things cool and classic by saving rhinos with every sip! Introduction Very few of you will know that The Tall Hedonist and I are actually very keen gin aficionados. We humbly boast with an…
{experience} Into the heart of Hope: gin tasting at the distillery
If you’re submerged in the world of gin, the hopes are high that you’ve tasted the craft gins from Hope Distillery before. The Tall Hedonist and I decided to visit the heart of Hope for a gin tasting to see what lies at the very core of their distillery. Introduction I know I write a…
{news} The Wixworth guide to being a classic in the new decade
Standing out from the crowd in the third decade of the 21st century is sure to be incredibly challenging. Life as we know it is being disrupted by technology, populism, and climate change. Machine learning is rendering professionals redundant and modern cultures are defined by social media trends, fake news, and celebs who are in it…
{news} Introducing Pangolin Gin: a zesty gin for a very deserving cause
Conservation non-profit Pangolin.Africa has partnered with New Harbour Distillery in Cape Town to launch Pangolin Gin – a limited-edition craft gin sold in support of the organisation’s pangolin awareness, protection and conservation efforts across Africa. Master Distiller Nic Janeke – one of the most sought-after distillers in the country – has created a unique recipe…
{gin} Brooklyn Gin arrives on South African shores
I could happily submerge myself into a world of gin. Even though South Africa has several handfuls of incredibly unique and quality craft gins (you can read about my favourite craft gins here), and I always try to support local where possible, I like to peek at what else is out there in the world….
{gin} Top ten gins in my cupboard for World Gin Day!
And so our favourite day of the year has finally arrived: World Gin Day. Today, I’ll celebrate this juniper-infused tipple until the sun goes down (and long after!) – because we all know how childishly happy a pretty G&T makes me! I’ve rounded up my five most favourite South African craft gins from my cupboard…