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Curry in a Bottle

Curry in a Bottle

When I popped the cork on the Ginsala bottle, I was transported…back to my hometown of Durban in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The aromas of East Indian markets wafted up through the neck of the bottle - curry, really? And not just any curry, but specifically Durban Masala, with its complex blend of coriander, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and a host of other spices.

A Family Affair

A Family Affair

Several years ago, I saw a vendor at our local Shongweni Farmers Market dispensing G&T’s on tap and thought it an interesting idea, but was hesitant to try. Not only was it barely 9AM but the limited experience I’d had with ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) had turned me off them. But I did attempt to find out who the distiller was behind the idea, with no success.

Experience Two Seattle Craft Distilleries in One Day

Experience Two Seattle Craft Distilleries in One Day

OOLA Distillery in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle holds one of the oldest commercial distillery licenses in Seattle and is the second largest producer in Washington State, all the while maintaining the charm of a local craft distillery. Copperworks Distilling Company, 2018 Distillery of the Year, is barely a mile away and together they make for a great day of craft spirit tasting.