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The South African Cocktail Scene Is Booming
06 Nov 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Research finds that South Africans are most interested in quality, and willing to spend an average of R116 per drink.
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Glenmorangie Launches Its First Ice-Cream Inspired Single Malt Whiskey
29 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Next up: Gatsby-flavoured Klipdrift.
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Raise The Drinking Age To 21 – Major Changes Proposed To Drinking Laws In South Africa
08 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
While the intention is good, the ripple effect of banning alcohol sales to under-21s is surely going to be met with resistance from not only young people but hundreds of establishments that rely on the young crowds to survive.
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Considering A ‘Sober October?’ Why Not Try ‘Come Over October’ Instead
27 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Come Over October does not encourage alcohol abuse, but rather encourages us to rediscover how alcohol, and especially wine, has fostered social, cultural and religious connections among people for 8,000 years.
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Even The Irish Are Drinking Less Alcohol
30 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
People becoming more health conscious is just one theory shared on the streets of Carlingford for why consumption has been dropping lately.
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About The 2024 International Spirits And Wine Festival’s Three-City Tour
29 Aug 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
After mixing it up in Durbs, The International Spirits and Wine Festival will head to Grand West in Cape Town, before the third and final extravaganza in November at The Johannesburg Expo Centre.
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Ever Wonder Where The Word ‘Cocktail’ Actually Comes From?
25 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The first use of the word in relation to a drink was in a 1803 article, where “to drink a cocktail” was claimed to be “excellent for the head.”
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People Are Horrified Over The Alcohol Prices At EDC Festival In Las Vegas [Video]
14 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The electronic music festival in the US is a hotspot for some of the best techno, house and dubstep artists and attracts over half a million music lovers every year.
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Cape Winelands Brewery Wins Best Beer In Africa Award
28 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
“The beer scene across Africa has developed beyond following global beer trends, and we’re now setting some trends of our own.”
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Teens Are Getting Blackout Drunk On ‘BORG’ Drinks In Latest Deadly Trend
22 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Fortunately, and unfortunately, the kids are leaving a detailed social media record for future generations to learn from.
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How To Impress Mixologists And Sound Like A Pro At The Cocktail Bar
09 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
One does not simply walk up to a bar and ask for a ‘cocktail’ if one wants to be taken seriously by the mixology crowd.
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Saudi Arabia Gets Its First Liquor Store In 70 Years
25 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Saudi Arabia’s founding monarch, King Abdulaziz, imposed an alcohol ban in 1951 after his son drunkenly shot and killed British resident Cyril Ousman during a party.
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Win A Bottle Of Whitley Neill Gin To Quench That Summer Thirst
01 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
We’re giving away four bottles of Whitley Neill Gin to four lucky readers.
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Metallica Releases Blackened Whiskey As Part Of Their Master Of Whiskey Series
26 Sep 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Sonic-finished metal Whiskey in the jar-ow.
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Forget Probiotics, Beer Is Great For Gut Health
04 Sep 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Moderate consumption of beer helps in preventing arteriosclerosis and heart disease, inhibits cancer, and improves blood circulation and immune function.
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Considerations Are Being Made To Restrict Alcohol Trading Hours In Western Cape
30 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
A study has shown that restricting the opening hours for onsite alcohol consumption can help save lives.
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Some Saffas Are So Annoyed They Don’t Sell Vegan Amarula Liqueur Here That They Created A Petition
24 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
A very specific subset of people have taken it upon themselves to protest the ludicrous decision to not bring vegan Amarula Coconut liqueur into our local market.
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This Energy Mixer Is The Ultimate Anti-Slump Pick-Me-Up
14 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Heaven knows we need it being three months into the year and already put out as a grey-listed country with consistent blackouts.
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Having A Spliff Could Help You Quit Drinking – (Not) Surprising Data From Dry January Surveys
18 Jan 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A recent Dry January poll has shown that 90% of so-called ‘Gen-Z respondents’ were turning to alternative ways to get their kicks.
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DIY Viral Hangover Cure Is ‘Oral Version Of IV Drip’
15 Dec 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
A US pharmacist has shared a hangover cure she swears is “100 per cent effective”, comparing the concoction to an “oral version of an IV fluid bag”.
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“Suspicious” Test Results Point To Drug And Booze Problems In SA Sport
04 Oct 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments
The SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport says the abuse has increased to such an extent that it’s “turned to specialists in drug addiction in an attempt to deal with the problem”.
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The Craft Cocktail Has An Interesting History
13 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
There is a pointed difference between a mixed drink and a craft cocktail and the latter has some interesting roots.
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Tired Of Drinking Rubbish Vodka? Here’s What To Look Out For
27 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A deep burn on the way down, a nasty palate similar to rubbing alcohol, and the aftertaste of poor life choices – we’ve all been there.
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Tragic Case Of Drunk Driver Running Over His Own Brother
20 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Nathen Pearson and his brother went drinking on the evening of March 23, with no clue that the night would forever alter their lives.
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Your Spice Rack Should Be Your Cocktail Secret Weapon
09 May 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
You might have popped a basil or rosemary leaf in your gin and tonic, which is fun, but the real kick will come from the spice rack.
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Proof That The Booze Ban Did Little To Stop Binge Drinking
10 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
A study by the University of Cape Town has revealed that lockdowns and boozing hard went hand in hand, especially for those who tend to binge.
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How The Rich Get Rid Of A Horrible Hangover
12 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Where there is money to be spent, there is help to be bought, and a devilish hangover is no different.
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Results Are In And The Drunkest Country In The World Is…
03 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
According to The Global Drug Survey’s 2021 report, people on average get drunk 14,6 times a year.
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Taking Notes From Blake Lively’s Drink Mixing Expertise
29 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Blake Lively loves to party but doesn’t necessarily like to get boozed up. She has a few interesting tips to share with those who might feel the same way.
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A Heads Up For Those Looking To Cut Down On Drinking This Festive Season
11 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The festive season is rapidly approaching, which usually means the social calendar starts filling up and your liver takes a pounding.
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