South Africa
Susan Colby
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.

Curry in a Bottle
South Africa
Susan Colby
Brackenhill Craft Distillery Takes Social ...

Conservation, the environment and social upliftment programs in the rural areas of KZN are central to Brackenhill Craft Distillery’s business.

Brackenhill Craft Distillery Takes Social Responsibility Seriously
South Africa
Susan Colby
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.

A Family Affair
South Africa
Susan Colby
As Craft As You Can Get

Sugar cane fields stretch for hundreds of hectares around the Sugar Baron Craft Distillery in Richmond, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Brad and Marisa O’Neill officially opened in October 2019 and produce a wonderful rum distilled from fresh sugar cane juice, employing a method called Rhum Agricole.

As Craft As You Can Get
South Africa
Susan Colby
Do You REALLY Know What's in Your Gin?

How often have you asked yourself that question? And have you asked yourself where it comes from? Sure, we all know you have to have juniper, or else it’s not gin. But what about the rest of the botanicals?

You ready for this?

Do You REALLY Know What's in Your Gin?

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Exploring the world, one craft distillery at a time

How many people get to travel the world, searching out unique craft distilleries? I bet I can count them on one hand, and the index finger belongs to me!

For the next few months, you can follow me as travel around South Africa, Australia and New Zealand (for starters) looking for the best and funkiest distilleries!

For someone who loves to travel, loves unique spirits (both alcoholic and human) this is a dream come true and I feel very fortunate to be doing this under the auspices of the American Distilling Institute.

Subscribe below for updates as they are posted. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I plan to.