GIFT GUIDE: Drinks Cabinet

Give the gift of festive spirits this Christmas season.

RHINO WHISKEY
Rhino Whisky is an easy-drinking single malt crafted to highlight the rhino’s plight and give back to their conservation. Rich, malty, and biscuity sweet aromas intermingle with fresh fruit notes, followed by sweet, rounded flavours of vanilla oak and caramelized fruits. R590.

 

SKYY INFUSIONS® BLOOD ORANGE & PASSION FRUIT FLAVOURS 

Skyy Infusions® range of fruit-infused vodkas blends outstanding quadruple-distilled, triple-filtered American vodka with the natural, fresh-tasting flavours of blood orange or zesty, exotic passion fruit, making them a stellar addition to any cocktail lover’s drinks cabinet. R209.

 

 

SUGARBIRD HONEYBUSH & MORINGA GIN 

This locally-made, proudly South African fynbos-infused gin delivers heady floral flavours and aromas, with added botanical notes of Cape Fynbos and citrus, complemented by an easy and smooth palate. Perfectly refreshing on the rocks or with tonic water. R375.

 

 

TOKARA XO BRANDY 

Rated five stars on the Platter’s South African Wine Guide, the Tokara XO Brandy is a luxurious, hand-crafted potstill brandy that delivers great complexity and depth of character. Rich caramel, dried apricots, and cocoa butter flavours culminate in a spicy finish and fine length. R990.

 

HENDRICK’S NEPTUNIA 

The aptly-named Neptunia is the latest limited-edition release from Hendrick’s Gin. Rich, evocative, and sea-inspired, this smooth spirit is crafted from a beguiling blend of Scottish coastal botanicals complemented beautifully with bright citrus notes. R499.

 

COCO RICO LIQUEUR 

Served chilled or over ice, Coco Rico Liqueur is like paradise on ice! This spirit-based cream liqueur bursts with rich, salted caramel and tropical coconut flavours. R139.

 

ROKU GIN 

Roku, which translates to “six”, is a blend of six special botanicals harvested from pinnacle growing areas in Japan. This Japanese craft gin is artisanal in nature, with meticulous attention to detail following centuries-old traditions. R379.