Where to drink the good stuff
GIVEN the soaring temperatures, sipping on some bubbles is a tempting offer, more so with the The Prawnery, in Illovo Junction, Joburg, hosting their first bubble fest.
The festival will feature premium MCC’s available in South Africa.
Think flavoursome canapés, the lightest, most premium bubbles from all around the country, feel-good music, a fun-loving, opulent vibe and more.
The festival, on until tomorrow, also features a bespoke selection of proudly South African MCC’s.
There will be tastings at each farm and a range of vintage bubbles to purchase. Guests can expect to taste L’Ormarins, Spier, Simonsig, Wildekrans, and Hazendal to name a few.
“There will be personalised and artisanal retail offerings, as well as delectable food offerings from all of the restaurants at Illovo Junction. Enter the draw to win a mixed case of MCC from the featuring local farm. And enjoy the contemporary MCC cocktail bar with new, interesting, and provocative cocktails. MCC cocktails on a warm, Spring arvi are what we live for these days, and they make for great IG pics too,” wrote The Prawnery.
The bubble fest runs from 4pm until 8pm. Tickets cost R350 per person.
And if you are not into bubbles and prefer something stronger, Maxim, Sandton’s premier whisky and cigar lounge, is offering monthly whisky tastings to educate enthusiasts on some of the world’s favourite whisky brands.
Taking place on the last Thursday of every month, a whisky ambassador introduces whiskies for the night. He/ she talks through the history, nose and palate of each one. Guests also enjoy finger foods from Maximillien Restaurant during the experience.
The next Whisky Night will be on November 25, and entry costs R400 per person.
To book your space or find out more about the monthly whisky tastings, visit www.legacyhotels.co.za
Cape Town Saint Champagne bar and lounge
Capetonians can enjoy bubbles at the champagne lounge that boasts a fully stocked bar of various MMC’s. The sophisticated space was built for pleasure and for those who like the finer things in life to experience luxury as they savour the finest champagne.
Whisky experience at James Sedgwick Distillery
The James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, known as the only commercial whisky distillery in Africa, has re-opened its doors to the public.
As such, they are hosting a whisky experience today to teach people how South African whisky is crafted through the various stages of the process, from raw material to distillation and maturation in a place deemed unfit for whisky-making. Guests will also get an opportunity to taste some of the award-winning whiskies.
All guests have to go through Covid-19 screening upon arrival.
Wearing a face mask at all times is mandatory. Tickets range from R200-R350 via web tickets. The event starts at 10am today.
Durban Rich
Known as Durban’s first champagne and cigar lounge, Rich Durban is one of the finest clubs in the world, according to The World’s Finest Clubs list. Situated in Umgeni, this spot also books DJs like the Kings of the Weekend, DJ LeSoul, Thuli Phongolo, Uncle Waffles, DJ Stokie and many others. For bookings, contact 0676018208.
Please drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive.