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Alcohol
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SAB Reckons This Will Change The Government’s Mind About Booze Sales
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAB has outlined a bid to allow for the sale of alcohol, in a series of proposals submitted to President Ramaphosa.
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SA’s Pineapple Sales Show How Desperate We Have Become
29 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unless South Africans have suddenly developed an obsession for pineapple with every meal, there is something brewing.
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Another Liquor Store Robbery As Crooks Grab Booze [Video]
28 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Criminals raided a liquor store in the Free State, making off with more than R60 000 worth of booze.
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What Needs To Happen Before Alcohol Sales Are Allowed Again
28 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s alert level 4 does not allow for the sale of alcohol, but alert level 3 currently does, within restricted trading hours.
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BBC Looks At Whether SA’s Alcohol Ban Is Working
22 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google searches for ways to make booze at home have spiked, and bartering in the ‘burbs continues at a rate of knots. Has our alcohol ban been a success?
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Science Behind Why Gin And Tonic Taste So Good Together
20 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You already know that a G&T tastes great. What you probably didn’t know is that a battle royale is waging in your glass to make it so.
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The Latest On SA’s Alcohol Ban
15 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As South Africans realise their rationing equations have been thrown out the window with the extension, the calls to ease the ban on the sale of alcohol grow stronger.
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We Can All Relate To 93-Year-Old Woman’s Beer Panic [Video]
15 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I do not know Olive Veronesi, a 93-year-old resident of Seminole, Pennsylvania, but she seems like she would be fun to hang out with.
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Bootlegging In The ‘Burbs As WhatsApp Groups Trade Booze And Ciggies
14 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How many packs of Stuyvie Blue for a bottle of good red? Apparently it’s three, and it might be delivered via drone.
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REPORT: Seth’s Lockdown At Cabine Du Cap [Images]
09 Apr 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Firmly ensconced in the Klein Karoo’s first choice for luxury isolation, Cabine du Cap, Seth is keeping healthy and active by chasing baboons, pouring wine, and ensuring “off the grid living” runs seamlessly.
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Lockdown And Booze – Stockpiles Cause Over-Drinking As The Sober Struggle
06 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The alcohol and tobacco ban has South Africans divided over the best course of action moving forward.
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Now Is The Time To Win A Wine Hamper Worth R2 550
24 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you know what will significantly improve your evenings during lockdown? Winning an Anthonij Rupert Wyne Cape of Good Hope hamper.
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Social Distancing: How To Stock Up On Your Favourite Beer Without Leaving The House
23 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Virtual hangouts are a thing now, and beer only makes them better. Here’s how to stock up on your favourite booze without leaving the house.
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SA: No Booze After 6pm
19 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
If you were hoping to get a few party nights in before self-isolation, we have some bad news for you.
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Red Wine Flows From The Taps In Italy [Video]
12 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The residents of Settecani, a small town in Italy, turned on their taps to find red wine pouring out of the pipes.
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Another Glowing Review For Revered Cape Winelands Tapas Restaurant
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Go on. Treat yo’self to excellent wine, incomparable views, and some of the best tapas this side of the Sahara.
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New Study Shows Drinking Beer Could Assist With Your Quest For Immortality
02 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In case you were looking for another reason to enjoy your favourite brew, science is here with some good news for beer drinkers.
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Obviously They’re Making Gin From Peas Now
02 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One of the great truths of our time is that if something can be converted into alcohol, chances are it will be.
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That Iconic Jägermeister Logo Has A Very Weird History
20 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Strap in, because this story has it all – from talking animals to religious battles, saints, and booze.
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Would You Pay R1 850 For A Single Beer?
17 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One of life’s great pleasures is a cold beer on a hot day, but it would have to be pretty spectacular to warrant an R1 850 price tag.
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Drama Over French Laws Restricting Discounted Champagne
14 Feb 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Our average reader would no doubt be aware that only sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, can call itself Champagne, and is governed by a strict set of laws.
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This Prize Is An Early Contender For 2020’s Best Valentine’s Day Gift
04 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Choosing the right Valentine’s Day gift can be a decision fraught with danger, so we thought we’d help out with a friendly suggestion.
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It’s Worth Trying The FT’s Advice On How To Never Have A Hangover
03 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that it’s possible to have a few glasses of wine without worrying about the hangover? Let’s read some wise words on the subject.
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SA’s Gin Explosion – The Numbers Don’t Lie
28 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The gin and tonic is a beloved drink in South Africa, and if the numbers are anything to go on, that isn’t going to change any time soon.
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This Guy May Have Taken The ‘Emotional Support Animal’ Thing Too Far
23 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A New York man decided to test the theory that you can register just about anything as an emotional support animal, with excellent results.
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Cape Town’s Favourite Beach Party Is Happening Next Week [Video]
14 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for the perfect way to take advantage of the sun, hit the beach, and blow off some steam, you’re in luck.
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It’s Gonna Be Hot This Week – Try This CBD Cocktail At Home
13 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s going to be hot and muggy this week, which means cocktails are in order. Why not try out this excellent twist on an old favourite?
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The Most Expensive Wine In The World Is Served By Teaspoon
13 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A wine being sold in Hungary is so expensive and so sweet that tastings happen using a teaspoon. So how can it justify the price tag?
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Wine Fundis Should Look Out For These Five Changes In 2020
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serious global concern about the effect of climate change on wine has sparked some creativity in the industry, and wine may never be the same again.
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Hangover Central – Did You Catch The Daily Mail’s New Year’s Eve Street Pics?
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New Year’s Eve has a way of bringing out the party goblin in us all, and the British are no exception.
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