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Chasing the Green Fairy - Absinthe Facts and Fiction

Chasing the Green Fairy - Absinthe Facts and Fi...

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Absinthe (The green fairy spirits) has shown a remarkable revival the last 20 years after having been banned in most of Europe for almost a hundred years. Although there were...

Chasing the Green Fairy - Absinthe Facts and Fi...

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Absinthe (The green fairy spirits) has shown a remarkable revival the last 20 years after having been banned in most of Europe for almost a hundred years. Although there were...

How Barrels Work and How to Care for them

How Barrels Work and How to Care for them

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Oak barrels are more than just expensive liquid-tight containers that give oak flavor to spirits and wines.  They soak-up and breathe, flex, filter oxygen out of the air,  aid wine...

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How Barrels Work and How to Care for them

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Oak barrels are more than just expensive liquid-tight containers that give oak flavor to spirits and wines.  They soak-up and breathe, flex, filter oxygen out of the air,  aid wine...

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As a Craft Distillery, how do I work with the Department of Agriculture?

As a Craft Distillery, how do I work with the D...

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The Department of Agriculture’s Liquor Division is probably them most unappreciated and undervalued group of Government Employees in the country. Yes, a lot of people have bad things to say...

As a Craft Distillery, how do I work with the D...

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The Department of Agriculture’s Liquor Division is probably them most unappreciated and undervalued group of Government Employees in the country. Yes, a lot of people have bad things to say...

What do I need to Register for with SARS as a Craft Distillery?

What do I need to Register for with SARS as a C...

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SARS, or the South African Revenue Service, is currently the biggest challenge that faces Craft Distillers and Entrepreneurs in South Africa. There are various reasons why this is the case....

What do I need to Register for with SARS as a C...

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SARS, or the South African Revenue Service, is currently the biggest challenge that faces Craft Distillers and Entrepreneurs in South Africa. There are various reasons why this is the case....

How do I get a License for a Craft Distillery in South Africa?

How do I get a License for a Craft Distillery i...

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    Getting a License for a Craft Distillery in South Africa is not easy, it is not fun, and it is not quick … but it can be done....

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How do I get a License for a Craft Distillery i...

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    Getting a License for a Craft Distillery in South Africa is not easy, it is not fun, and it is not quick … but it can be done....

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What Size and Type of Equipment do I need for a Craft Distillery?

What Size and Type of Equipment do I need for a...

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    Selecting the right equipment for your Commercial Craft Distillery can be quite a task. We often get asked to provide a "standard Craft Distillery" quote, but the fact...

What Size and Type of Equipment do I need for a...

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    Selecting the right equipment for your Commercial Craft Distillery can be quite a task. We often get asked to provide a "standard Craft Distillery" quote, but the fact...