{"id":257764,"date":"2023-04-19T05:53:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T03:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=130800"},"modified":"2023-04-19T05:53:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T03:53:47","slug":"a-gin-tastic-tasting-experience-with-cape-town-gin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/a-gin-tastic-tasting-experience-with-cape-town-gin\/","title":{"rendered":"A Gin-Tastic Tasting Experience with Cape Town Gin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fynbos, botanicals, exotic spices, spirited stories and the scenic setting of Cape Town\u2019s V&A Waterfront are the magical ingredients of this world-class gin-tasting experience.<\/p>\n

The Gin Emporium is a hidden gem in the heart of Cape Town\u2019s V&A Waterfront. You\u2019ll only discover it by chance when you cut across the yacht marina towards the pedestrian bascule bridge and pause to soak up the harbour views. Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company\u2019s simply stylish headquarters is an island of sensory experience amid all this maritime activity, offering tutored gin-tastings, creative gin cocktails, a pocket-sized specialist whisky boutique on the side, and some of the best views of Table Mountain in the V&A.<\/p>\n

Tuning the palate to next level G&Ts<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gin Emporium\u2019s tutored gin-tasting experience guides you all the way from A \u2013 Z (or G to T) in the art of gin appreciation. Jars of aromatic spices and botanicals, containers of suggested garnishes, chilled cans of Fitch&Leedes Indian tonic, and of course tasting glasses of Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company\u2019s four gin varieties line the centre of a long table.<\/p>\n

The spice jars hold all the individual botanical aromatics of Cape Town Classic Dry Gin: juniper (the essential flavouring of all gins), dried orange peel, cardamom, cassia bark, star anise, coriander seed, orris root. Smelling and examining each spice gives the olfactory sense a chance to tune in to what is to come.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re instructed by Emporium manager, Jacorine in the correct way to appreciate the aromas of neat spirits (inhaling through the mouth not the nose). Next a cautious sip, holding the gin on the tongue to accustom the palate. First off all you sense is the alcohol burn, then gradually the aromas come to the fore.<\/p>\n

Once we\u2019ve familiarised ourselves with the undiluted essence of each gin, it\u2019s time to add tonic. Another sip to assess the bare bones of the G&T, then it\u2019s play-time: adding garnishes to see how the flavours develop and evolve with each addition.<\/p>\n

Four gins for all seasons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cape Town Classic Dry Gin is the base for the three other gins, which have their signature fynbos and other botanicals added after distillation.<\/p>\n

Next up on the tasting menu is Cape Town Rooibos Red Gin: warm, woody, earthy and subtly spicy with the essence of organic rooibos.<\/p>\n

Then Cape Town The Pink Lady Gin: floral with rose geranium, rose water and hibiscus, reminiscent of the best sort of Turkish Delight, and named in honour of Cape Town\u2019s iconic Mount Nelson hotel.<\/p>\n

And lastly Cape Town Black Rhino Gin: herbaceous with the scents of the veld, buchu and renosterbos (aka rhino bush) and a touch of citrus, pepper and liquorice.<\/p>\n

While we are recommended complementary garnishes for each gin during the guided tasting, the emphasis is on experimenting and having fun. Learning the possibilities: how to activate fresh herbs for example, so that you can put your own personal stamp on a gin and tonic.<\/p>\n

Book your gin tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can walk in for a non-guided tasting (as long as there is space), but for the full 30-minute tutored experience it\u2019s essential to book. There are six time slots daily which are limited to 8\/10 people per session. Linger over your sipping after the tutorial is complete, and follow up with a perfectly crafted experimental cocktail from bartender Rhys McBeth, who adds another layer of creativity to the Gin Emporium experience.<\/p>\n

The perfect way to while away an afternoon and harness your inner mixologist.<\/p>\n

For more recipes follow Cape Town Gin on our social media platforms, Facebook, and Instagram @CapeTownGin; and for more information about Cape Town Gin visit our website www.capetowngincompany.co.za<\/p>\n

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Fynbos, botanicals, exotic spices, spirited stories and the scenic setting of Cape Town\u2019s V&A Waterfront are the magical ingredients of this world-class gin-tasting experience. The Gin Emporium is a hidden gem in the heart of Cape Town\u2019s V&A Waterfront. You\u2019ll only discover it by chance when you cut across the yacht marina towards the pedestrian […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":257765,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3331,9021],"tags":[3257],"class_list":{"0":"post-257764","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cape-town","8":"category-mypr","9":"tag-mypr","10":"entry"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/a-gin-tastic-tasting-experience-with-cape-town-gin.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257764","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=257764"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257764\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/257765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=257764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=257764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=257764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}