Goodie bags and gifts have rarely been sent to me because of Covid-19 that's currently tearing the world apart.
For someone who enjoys writing and reviewing, you can relate to my pain.
Anyway not so long ago I got two bottles of gin from my good friends who do the PR for Whitley Neill and Belgravia.
Gin has become one of the most famous things on South African soil. Talk about Ginimbi's and tonic and you have the best life you could ever imagine.
Anyway the gins I reviewed were Belgravia's new Blackberry gin as well as Whitley Neill's Blood Orange gin.
With Christmas fast approaching, alcohol sales are shooting up as people try to select which liqour they will be drinking this festive season.
Please.... And I mean pretty please put these two gins on your wish list. Not only are the flavours amazing, you can do wonders with these gins. From cocktails to pretty much anything.
They are also so affordable.
Belgravia Blackberry gin
The aroma that greets you when you open this gin screams 'ngithathe' which literally means take me.
It comes in a clear bottle and it's bright blue colour would make anyone salivate before tasting the gin.
This gin was crafted to sheer perfection and it oozes some great tasting notes.
Its aroma is reflected in its taste. If you like the taste of blackberries, you will definitely feel like you are having blackberries in a glass.
So go on, indulge and make the most of your Christmas with this remarkably sensational gin.
It pairs well with your favourite tonic but i would highly recommend Hall and Bramley Blue Tonic for that extra smooth finish.
You can get it for less than R150.
Whitley Neill's Blood Orange Gin
When one looks at the history of Whitley Neill's crafted gin, it's safe to say that they have come a long way.
Their latest mastercract is the Blood Orange Gin.
Don't let the name mislead you. It is distiled with Blood Oranges which are found mostly in Sevilla, Spain.
This delicate fruit has a unique flavour of its own. So imagine it in gin. Hmmm the rest as they say - is history. The fruity burst of Sicilian blood oranges simply enriches the flavour and plays tantalizing tunes on one's pallet.
The Blood Orange Gin comes in an attractive orange bottle which oozes out the trendy art of craft gin.
The taste is so special. It boasts of bright and zesty aromas with a smooth finish.
It is smooth to both the palate and throat and what's Christmas without craft and gin?
This gin tastes like Christmas. One of the best gins I've ever tasted by a country mile. It can be bought online or at leading liqour retailers.
It goes well with a mixer of your choice or those timeless cocktails but I enjoyed it with Hall and Bramley Indian Tonic.