An invitation this week from
Musgrave Crafted Spirits to the launch of a new Disruptive Spirit had us
intrigued. The launch was on our publication day, so we only managed a quick
trip late afternoon to taste what turned out to be two new brandies
Both are flavoured Copper
Potstill brandies. Musgrave Copper Vanilla has good notes of real Vanilla and
is they say "Made to Mix" and it does make rather good cocktails. The
Musgrave Copper Black Honey is infused with African Black Honey which is quite
prominent. Also meant for mixing with other flavours. We first tried them both
just over ice and enjoyed their different flavours, both are soft and sweet
A familiar face; Aubrey
Ngcungama of the Arambrook Boutique Hotel,
ordering a cocktail from the
mixologist Owen O'Reilly at the bar
Bottles still waiting for
their labels, Vanilla on the left, Black Honey on the right
The launch was held at the historic former Cape Town Club building in Queen Victoria Street, now known as Rhodes House
Marketing manager Katie
Coetzee, their Accountant Louise and owner of Musgrave, Simone Musgrave
Some good fried fish on a pea
puree to help soak up the alcohol was served with other canapés
Business & Executive Coach Greg Castle with the girls
One of the cocktails on offer
using the Vanilla Brandy
Obviously he has done this
before!
We tried one of these
cocktails, it was Black Honey with a dash of Chambord liqueur, Monis dry
sherry, a dash of salt and topped up with ginger beer. A fresh fig and a spring
of lavender were added just before serving. Nice and spicy and refreshing
In a corner, the band played
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