Written by: João Santos

Social media and the internet, in general, are full of mixed messages about alcohol. On the one hand, there are specialists dictating health benefits associated with it, but on the other hand, it is addictive and highly toxic — especially when you drink too much. The truth is that the health effects of alcohol vary between individuals and depend on the amount and type of alcohol consumed. Most important thing is to drink responsibly.

Considering how George Clooney made close to a billion dollars from his own tequila brand, you can forgive Ryan Reynolds for trying to get in on the celebrity alcohol game.

Formosa Cafe, an iconic former mobster den and longtime celebrity hangout in West Hollywood, reopens on Friday after an extensive restoration that took more than a year.

Of all the major liquor families to populate the well of your average bar, none is so fundamentally misunderstood on almost every level by the American consumer as rum. And really, it’s not their fault—rum, as a topic, seems to possess an almost mystical power to compel mythology and misinformation.

In a room filled with budding sommeliers, wine enthusiasts and members of the hospitality industry, The Black Cellar Club (BLACC) had a special showcase of Bouchard Finlayson handcrafted Pinot Noirs by winemaker, and South Africa’s “Father of Wine”, Peter Finlayson.

There are very few places that offer a better getaway than Franschhoek. The pulsating heart of the Cape Winelands can be both frenetic and serene, perfectly poised within its own duality. But, at the top of the hill lies La Petite Ferme – an idyllic hotel with luxury lodges.

Top image: Michael Frans Malan

As the grandson of the Simonsig legend Frans Malan, Michael Frans Malan is one of the few third generation winemakers in Stellenbosch. Michael joined the Simonsig team in 2017 after gaining experience in Italy, Australia and South Africa and was appointed red winemaker this year working under cellarmaster Debbie Thompson and his father, Johan, who is Simonsig’s Director of Wine.

Many Capetonians spend Mondays ensconced in their homes, atoning for the sins of the weekend, catching up on work, or sitting down to read or binge on their favourite series. But while the city street

Felipe Pantone's W-3 Dimensional Three Stars design for Hennessy?s Very Special Limited Series of Cognacs translates his signature illusory visuals.

The decision followed a closed Omnicom review.

One of the best parts about distillery tours is they are all different. The vast majority are really good, some are a bit rough around the edges while some are exceptional. Whether you are a whiskey f

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A Cape Town Wine Show VIP ticket includes a wine pairing with five exquisite dishes, private seating, a personalised sommelier service and much more.

Sanrio's 2019?2020 collection taps into the millennial's love of pink, bubbly wine and childhood nostalgia. We all know Hello Kitty, the ubiquitous Jap

Sniff, taste, then swallow – or spit? Welcome to the world of wine tasting where there's an etiquette to observe, and a glass full of fun to enjoy

In the world of luxury spirits, achieving credibility and desirability for small batch releases is all about status. Just Design specialises in creating packaging that conveys all the right cues throu

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Fentimans has launched Tropical Soda, a new pineapple-flavoured mixer that is specifically designed to be paired with rum.