After an almost year-long process made up of four group stages, the 25 finalists have finally been whittled down to produce the winners of the 2011 Pyro Inspiration Awards. Over the pond, locally-brewed Distell has captured the New York spirit on it's first try, and is bringing home the title of Distillery of the Year for the NY International Spirits Competition 2011. Lastly, SA Fairtrade Week opens today - be sure to taste the change and support it, because as we all know, local (smaak) lekker!

Shan Radcliffe, Retail editor
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