You’ve probably never heard of Alexander Stein, but he could be the reason that you have a favourite craft gin.
You aren’t doing summer right if you’re not watching the sun go down with a cold drink in hand.
Flavouring gin with juniper berries was a decision more than 2 000 years in the making, and not without a few interesting theories thrown into the mix.
The only thing better than a fine craft gin is free craft gin, so we’ve partnered with Cape Town Gin to bring you a fantastic Heritage Day giveaway.
The last few months have been incredibly tough for countless South African businesses, and now really is the time to start supporting each other.
The International Wines & Spirits Competition has spoken, revealing some of the finest gins from across the globe.
You can’t really call yourself a fan of gin until you’ve mastered the perfect serve, so here are a few simple tips to help you nail the hallowed drink.
The gin and tonic had to come a long way before it was your drink of choice, and the journey wasn’t always pretty.
Alcohol sales are set to open from June 1, so you’d better get ahead of the game if you want to beat the crowds.
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.
One of the great truths of our time is that if something can be converted into alcohol, chances are it will be.
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.
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.
Remember the uproar when Pick n Pay sold their infamous ‘citrus for gin’ bag earlier this year? Let’s throw some berries and herbs into the mix.
It’s about time you visited Cape Town, and what better way to do so than to win a R30 000 holiday for two?
Sure, you could just give them a bottle of gin, hastily wrapped, and consider that box ticked, but you know you’re better than that.
The sun is going to be shining, we’ll all be celebrating a Springbok win (hopefully), and the V&A Waterfront will be putting on a show.
Are you one of those people that likes to grab a little bit of this, just a taste of that, with an extra dash of something else on the side? You’ll like this menu idea, then.
Ryan Reynolds is so committed to his favourite gin that he bought the company, and now writes fake reviews on Amazon.
Gin sales are booming right around the globe, and much of it can be put down to a simple, but important, trend in the market.
If you love G&Ts, excellent food, and great vibes, then you won’t want to miss out on Cape Town’s hottest curated food and spirit pairing.
If you forgot to celebrate World Gin Day on Saturday, you can still show your love for Mother’s Ruin with these simple yet sublime recipes.
These days, it seems like everyone has a potted herb or two kicking about on their balcony. A new hipster trend is muscling in on that turf, though.
Certain alcohol doesn’t freeze in the freezer so you’re doing your party and your drink a disservice by not taking advantage of that.
The gin industry has seen a massive resurgence over the past few years, and much of that is down to social media. The quest for likes is never-ending.
We’ve all heard the term ‘Mother’s Ruin’, referring to gin. How much do you know about what led to the term being coined?
Just when you think you’ve hit peak Cape Town, Pick n Pay comes along and delivers the goods. You can’t help but laugh, really.
There are always those people who want to really push the envelope, and the results can be hit and miss. When it comes to gin, these stand out from the crowd.
Over the past few years, the South African craft gin craze has kicked into overdrive. Looks like the world is taking notice.
If you have ever drowned your gin in soda water instead of tonic, you’re not alone. Now Schweppes have decided it’s time to come clean.