Alcohol
SA Alcohol Industry “Blindsided” By Booze Ban As Dlamini-Zuma Explains Reasons
14 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africans were left shocked, and having to once again crunch those rationing numbers (welcome, smokers will say), but not quite as shocked as the alcohol industry itself.
“Like Choosing A Pair Of Shoes For The Evening” – How To Pick The Right Glass For Your Gin
13 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
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 Latest Proposal Regarding Restaurants And The Liquor Ban
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Restaurateurs have proposed a solution that would allow them to sell alcohol to sit-down customers when they order a meal.
Two Superb Winter Wine Specials With Free Nationwide Delivery
06 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ll have to give the Franschhoek Bastille Festival a miss this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t drink some damn good wine.
Do You Mix Your Beer Shandy With Lemonade? Don’t…
03 Jul 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It’s on beautiful sunny Fridays like this, that I contemplate what my first drink will be, come the time that it is socially acceptable to drink alcohol.
Staggering Booze Demand Across SA After Sales Ban Lifted
23 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa was very, very thirsty following what was a lengthy ban on the sale of alcohol, with some familiar favourites snapped up in bulk.
What The Navy, Scurvy, And Tree Bark Has To Do With Your Gin & Tonic
23 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The gin and tonic had to come a long way before it was your drink of choice, and the journey wasn’t always pretty.
Top Cape Winemakers Team Up For Unique Collector’s Edition
18 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You can’t go on a tour of the Winelands at present, but thanks to a partnership between some of the Cape’s top winemakers, we can enjoy a taste tour at home.
SA Government’s Latest Statement On Booze Ban Coming Back
15 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
All it takes is one voicenote and the panic begins, so here’s the latest from Minister in the presidency, Jackson Mthembu, on the government’s position.
Nail The Perfect Father’s Day Gift – Six Bottles For R950
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
With Father’s Day looming, and Mother’s Day already passed, put down the ‘best dad’ mug and pay attention if you really want to treat your folks.
You Won’t Be Able To Buy Booze Tomorrow
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Consider this a friendly reminder that if you want to stock up on booze for the weekend, you’ll have to do it today, and before 5PM.
These Guys Offer Same-Day Booze Delivery Across Cape Town
03 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There are many booze delivery apps and services out there, but same-day delivery is pretty darn impressive.
Crooks Tunnel Into Jozi Liquor Store And Steal R300k Of Booze [Images]
01 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some people tunnel to freedom, whereas others burst through the floor of a liquor store and make off with some prized loot.
If You’re Thinking About Stockpiling Liquor, You’ve Got Another Thing Coming [Videos]
01 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As South Africans flock en masse to liquor stores across the country, some may find that their hopes of stockpiling have been dashed.
Order Online Now And Avoid The Mad Booze Rush On June 1
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
This Neighbourhood Beer Catapult Is Perfect For Alert Level 3 [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From June 1, South Africans will be allowed to purchase liquor. Here’s a novel way to crack a cold one with your neighbours.
This ‘Tactical Beer Response Unit’ Is Bringing Pints To The People
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Bars are closed in London, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t grab a pint from your local ‘tactical beer response unit’.
Better Be Quick If You Want To Take Advantage Of This Red Wine Special
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re heading into the winter months, which is when quality red wine really earns its stripes. There’s no harm in sorting out what you’ll be drinking ahead of time.
Liquor Stores Are Genuinely Worried About Alert Level 3 Chaos
14 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve been dreaming of buying booze on the first morning of alert level 3, you’re not alone. With reduced trading hours, though, liquor stores are worried about total chaos.
Out Of Booze? Here Are Three Non-Alcoholic Drinks That Taste Like The Real Thing
14 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
These tonic-based virgin cocktails won’t give you a buzz, but they do taste like the real deal.
A Word Of Warning For Those Selling Booze And Cigarettes Via WhatsApp
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A lawyer weighs in on what could happen if you’re caught advertising illicit alcohol or tobacco products on social media.
Read This Before Brewing Your Own Beer At Home
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you don’t know what you’re doing, brewing your own beer at home could be hazardous to your health.
The Staggering Amount Of Beer SAB May Have To Destroy
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAB could be forced to destroy millions of bottles of beer if the alcohol ban, in its current form, stays in place.
Wine Lovers Are In For A Treat With 2020 Vintage
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
All signs point to an “exceptional 2020 vintage”, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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