The Inner Circle

Beefeater Pink, the latest, bold expression to come from @Beefeater. Fusing natural strawberry flavour, citrus & classic juniper botanicals, Beefeater Pink is a delicate and refreshing gin and one that is visually vibrant with its statement-making shade: bit.ly/2GbLC64

@BallantinesSA 's is bringing acclaimed Argentinian-born Spanish graffiti and street artist, @felipepantone to South Africa and we're excited! Find out more about the partnership here: bit.ly/2GbLC64

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Win a year's supply of Coffee this month with #OpelSA in celebration of #CappuccinoDay ☕ To enter all you need to do is follow @OpelSA & @ubercoffeewerks, Retweet this Tweet and let us know how many sugars you add to your coffee by using #WinWithOpel ☕☕☕

We Love Summer is partnering with Malibu Rum and returning to its favourite venue - the lake of dreams - to celebrate six years of ridiculously good times. Read more about Cape Town's favourite festival here: bit.ly/2F9tZ6n

#BeCurious and take a deeper look at the very special oak wood used for making the barrels in which Martell Cognac is aged: bit.ly/2OYTF9K

With roots going back to the very first cocktails, the Old Fashioned has more than stood the test of time, hitting the top spot once again on the World’s Best Bars list of the 50 most popular cocktails. Find out more with @HavanaClubSA: bit.ly/2OWsNbc

ONE SOURCE LIVE (OSL 2.0) festival, is set to explode with great music, art, fashion, and photography as it returns to downtown Jo’burg with a knockout line-up on Saturday, 17 November. Find out more: bit.ly/2yjVPad

Whisky is complex, has a long history, comes in different varieties, and has plenty of different subtle flavours depending on where and how it’s made. Here are 5 whisky books worthy of a place on your coffee table: bit.ly/2CjZBU4

Calling all social entrepreneurs! Chivas Venture is back from 2019. Win your share of $1 million in funding. Find out how to enter here: bit.ly/2CjZBU4

According to a 2017 report published in Science Advances, less than than 9% of all of the plastic we use every day gets recycled. Here are a few more reasons why to say no to a straw the next time the opportunity arises: bit.ly/2xZw3rH

WATCH: Ballantine's & Boiler Room unpack everything from the impact of AI in the creative process of songwriting to the way modern technology has created a culture of bedroom producers. bit.ly/2NZpoHX

Think festivals. Think Future Frequency, FEASTIVAL and We Love Summer... Now think about the guys behind the scenes. We talk to co-founder of Vacation Club, Wes Billett: bit.ly/2MufT2H

African women in business and social enterprise are shaking things up by entering ever more industries that were historically seen as male dominated. Here are 5 women you should know about: bit.ly/2PuNnMl

Yes, you can invest in proper metal mixing tools, a decent-sized TV, and obviously the best spirits and mixers – but if you really want to lift your home bar to a professional bar level – these are the investments you need to make: bit.ly/2BAiJhJ

A Dram With: Jessica Witzel, Martell Cognac Brand Ambassador. We speak to Jessica Witzel about being a citizen of the world, athletics and, of course, Cognac: bit.ly/2weodJ7

Carol Quinn is the archivist at Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers in Midleton, Ireland. Recently, she did a deep dive on the origin of the ‘e’ in Irish whiskey. Get clued up here: bit.ly/2MqdyWE

Creating a powerful, socially-impactful start-up isn’t easy, so we've compiled a list of Ted Talks that will help guide you on your journey with Chivas Regal. Listen here: bit.ly/2NUbseV

Fillet steak with Martell Cognac is the ultimate winter pairing. Up your steak game with this luxurious recipe: bit.ly/2KXSbet

Maestro Tequilero, Jesús Hernandez has been crafting the Mexican spirit for over 30 years. We caught up with the master himself to find out how the world's perception of tequila is changing: bit.ly/2mjdfxf