In recent years, craft spirits have gained extreme popularity both in South Africa and across the world. It’s easy to see why once you have
The Freedom Hill Vineyards ‘Our Freedom Hill Legacy Tour’ starts its Journey with a visit to the Groot Drakenstein correctional facility (the former Victor Verster maximum security
I recently had the opportunity to visit Life is Grape in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. I was highly impressed with what this establishment has to offer.
Nederburg Wines is inviting guests to come and experience the harvest first-hand, providing the opportunity to sip, savour, snip and squash during the Paarl winery’s
Richmond Hill Brewing Company, (locally known as RHBC) is located in Alabaster Street, in the fashionable Baakens River Valley precinct of Port Elizabeth. Not only
Bonnievale Wines has launched two limited release, single variety wines crafted from a selection of top vineyard sites that reflect the influence of the ancient
Zevenwacht Wine Estate’s name is derived from the Dutch ‘Seven Expectations’. Situated on the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Route, with panoramic views of Table Mountain, Table
Volfas Engelman is an alcoholic beverages manufacturer in Kaunas, Lithuania. The brewery was established in the 19th century and is named after its two founders.
Virgin Limited Edition’s South African Hotel & Mountain Vineyard Mont Rochelle, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Arek Witadzek as its new Executive Head
Distillery 031, Durban Based in the city of Durban, Distillery 031 is a popular craft distillery that has been producing a variety of spirits since
The third gin launched by Autograph Distillery, Distillery Road Gin draws inspiration from the history of the site (and inserts some cool creative license) on
Thirsty Traveler is all about South African gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and more.
We love to travel and we love to sample the wares of the craft brewer, distiller and wine maker.
In the mid 1900’s, governments worldwide almost killed off the art of distilling and brewing. The thousands of micro, boutique or craft distilleries and breweries that had been handed down from father to son were banned and destroyed and large corporations obtained the sole rights to distill mediocre, mass produced, but well-marketed spirits.
Thankfully laws around the world are being liberalised and craftsmen, with their passion for perfection and their desire to explore are producing amazing gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other spirits.
Winemaking in South Africa had a terrible reputation until the 1980’s when many farmers decided to establish their own brands and produce their own wine. Competition, inspiration and a hard work ensure that today South African wines are some of the best in the world.
For those of you, who enjoy something special and want to pair their spirits, brew or wine with their food, mood and the atmosphere, there are new delightful, well-crafted and very special products appearing on shelves and more importantly, in on-line stores.
At the Thirsty Traveler, we take our food, brews, wine and spirits very seriously and, at times, light-heartedly too. Thus, in the true spirit of investigative journalism, we embarked on some very careful research into South Africa’s wines, brews and spirits.
We frequently conduct tastings of gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other well crafted spirits.
Each Heritage Day we invite micro brewers from around the country to send us their wares for a tasting. We and the brewers have had great success with these tastings in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
We also conduct regular tastings of wines, gins and other spirits.
Read on to find out more about what South Africa has to offer those with discerning taste buds.
In recent years, craft spirits have gained extreme popularity both in South Africa and across the world. It’s easy to see why once you have
The Freedom Hill Vineyards ‘Our Freedom Hill Legacy Tour’ starts its Journey with a visit to the Groot Drakenstein correctional facility (the former Victor Verster maximum security
I recently had the opportunity to visit Life is Grape in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. I was highly impressed with what this establishment has to offer.
Nederburg Wines is inviting guests to come and experience the harvest first-hand, providing the opportunity to sip, savour, snip and squash during the Paarl winery’s
Richmond Hill Brewing Company, (locally known as RHBC) is located in Alabaster Street, in the fashionable Baakens River Valley precinct of Port Elizabeth. Not only
Bonnievale Wines has launched two limited release, single variety wines crafted from a selection of top vineyard sites that reflect the influence of the ancient
Zevenwacht Wine Estate’s name is derived from the Dutch ‘Seven Expectations’. Situated on the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Route, with panoramic views of Table Mountain, Table
Volfas Engelman is an alcoholic beverages manufacturer in Kaunas, Lithuania. The brewery was established in the 19th century and is named after its two founders.
Virgin Limited Edition’s South African Hotel & Mountain Vineyard Mont Rochelle, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Arek Witadzek as its new Executive Head
Distillery 031, Durban Based in the city of Durban, Distillery 031 is a popular craft distillery that has been producing a variety of spirits since
Thirsty Traveler is all about South African gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and more.
We love to travel and we love to sample the wares of the craft brewer, distiller and wine maker.
In the mid 1900’s, governments worldwide almost killed off the art of distilling and brewing. The thousands of micro, boutique or craft distilleries and breweries that had been handed down from father to son were banned and destroyed and large corporations obtained the sole rights to distill mediocre, mass produced, but well-marketed spirits.
Craft gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other spirits.
Thankfully laws around the world are being liberalised and craftsmen, with their passion for perfection and their desire to explore are producing amazing gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other spirits.
Winemaking in South Africa had a terrible reputation until the 1980’s when many farmers decided to establish their own brands and produce their own wine. Competition, inspiration and a hard work ensure that today South African wines are some of the best in the world.
For those of you, who enjoy something special and want to pair their spirits, brew or wine with their food, mood and the atmosphere, there are new delightful, well-crafted and very special products appearing on shelves and more importantly, in on-line stores.
At the Thirsty Traveler, we take our food, brews, wine and spirits very seriously and, at times, light-heartedly too. Thus, in the true spirit of investigative journalism, we embarked on some very careful research into South Africa’s wines, brews and spirits.
Tastings
We frequently conduct tastings of gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other well crafted spirits.
Each Heritage Day we invite micro brewers from around the country to send us their wares for a tasting. We and the brewers have had great success with these tastings in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
We also conduct regular tastings of wines, gins and other spirits.
Read on to find out more about what South Africa has to offer those with discerning taste buds.
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