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The impact of boiler shape on spirit quality during

The impact of boiler shape on spirit quality du...

Gert Bosman

The shape of the boiler of your still has a great impact on the quality of your distilled alcohol. This article explains why it is so and how to get better...

The impact of boiler shape on spirit quality du...

Gert Bosman

The shape of the boiler of your still has a great impact on the quality of your distilled alcohol. This article explains why it is so and how to get better...

Can an Alembic head be upside down...and

Can an Alembic head be upside down...and if so,...

Gert Bosman

Conical alembic heads of stills should not be installed upside-down as it negatively impacts both the quality of the spirits as well as the energy efficiency of your still.

Can an Alembic head be upside down...and if so,...

Gert Bosman

Conical alembic heads of stills should not be installed upside-down as it negatively impacts both the quality of the spirits as well as the energy efficiency of your still.

The History of South African Brandy

The History of South African Brandy

Kristi van der Riet

In 1672 an assistant cook aboard the Dutch ship ‘de Pijl’ anchored at Table Bay discovered the potential of local grapes and transformed 1164 Liters of Cape wine into 126...

The History of South African Brandy

Kristi van der Riet

In 1672 an assistant cook aboard the Dutch ship ‘de Pijl’ anchored at Table Bay discovered the potential of local grapes and transformed 1164 Liters of Cape wine into 126...

Mampoer Championships 2022

Mampoer Championships 2022

Gert Bosman

KULTUUR STOKERS GILDE  MAMPOERFEES 2 JULIE 2022, MET  MAMPOER-KAMPIOENSKAPPE OP DONDERDAG 30 JUNIE 2022.   Inleiding: Ons nooi alle Kultuurstokers en Artikel 116 Stokers in Suid Afrika om deel te neem...

Mampoer Championships 2022

Gert Bosman

KULTUUR STOKERS GILDE  MAMPOERFEES 2 JULIE 2022, MET  MAMPOER-KAMPIOENSKAPPE OP DONDERDAG 30 JUNIE 2022.   Inleiding: Ons nooi alle Kultuurstokers en Artikel 116 Stokers in Suid Afrika om deel te neem...

Health Warnings on Spirit Labels

Health Warnings on Spirit Labels

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If you know what you are looking for, it can be quite scary when walking through a Liquor Store Aisle and seeing all the illegal products on the shelves -...

Health Warnings on Spirit Labels

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If you know what you are looking for, it can be quite scary when walking through a Liquor Store Aisle and seeing all the illegal products on the shelves -...

Andy Watts from James Sedgwick Distillery on Whiskey Aging

Andy Watts from James Sedgwick Distillery on Wh...

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This is an extract from an interview with Andy Watts from the James Sedgwick distillery who, again in 2018, was selected as producig the world's best grain whisky at the...

Andy Watts from James Sedgwick Distillery on Wh...

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This is an extract from an interview with Andy Watts from the James Sedgwick distillery who, again in 2018, was selected as producig the world's best grain whisky at the...