Stock Up On South African Alcohol

If you’re looking to fill up on the good stuff, then you’re just in luck as our South African beverage experts have picked out five top picks for your drinks fridge!

Susmans Biltong offer a wide variety of South African alcohol, including South African wines, South African Ciders, South African Beers and not forgetting spirits, liquors, and shooters! With so much choice when it comes to alcohol, it’s hard to know just what to choose. Use our expert recommendations to help guide your decisions, or just buy one of each (we know what we would do)!


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1. Graca White Wine

Graca produce easy drinking wines that have been well-loved in South Africa for decades. These South African wines were first launched in 1983 by Stellenbosch Farmers’ Winery, making them relatively new, but incredibly popular. You’ll be interested to know that Graca white wine is the best-selling white in South Africa!  The Graca South African white wine has warmth, charm, a ‘cheeky’ personality and a continental image. This friendly, exuberant Graca wine can be shared with loved ones or why not have a glass to wind down with on an evening alone? Its divine blend appeals to both occasional and knowledgeable drinkers.

2. Hunters Gold Cider

If you’re looking for the best South African cider to stock up your drinks chiller, then let us show you South Africa's best-selling cider! Hunters gold cider gives off a sweet, refreshing taste whilst quenching your thirst. This South African cider is not just great for hydration and flavour, but it gives you a little taste of culture! Hunters cider is best consumed ice cold, to enjoy whilst sparkling.

3. Castle Lager

First produced in 1886, Castle Lager quickly grew popularity, becoming one of the most recognised South African beers. This South African pale lager is a flagship product of South African Breweries and is now brewed in 9 countries worldwide! If you’re looking for a great beverage to share with your friends, then you’ll be impressed with Castle Lager. It tastes so good that it was even awarded the “World's Best Bottled Lager” title at the Brewing Industry International Awards in 2000. Susmans Biltong stock Castle Lager in bottles, cans and various quantities, click here to see! 

4. KWV Cape Tawny Sherry

KWV have been producing exceptional South African ports for over 100 years, making them a much-loved brand of choice. If you’re winding down for the night or snacking on a cheeseboard, then this is the perfect accompaniment. On the nose, these are hints of orange zest, fruit and caramel. When it comes to taste, this South African port is rich in fruit, marzipan and toffee flavours, creating a well-balanced and sweet finish.

5. Bellingham Rose Wine

Bellingham Rose wine is made with grapes harvested at optimum ripeness to allow full flavour development and the desired sugar content to produce the perfect wine! This South African wine is a brilliant clear pink in colour with an orange tinge. It has a distinct nose and is rich in freshly crushed strawberry flavours, with ripe cherry nuances and hints of Turkish delight and spice. It is delicately sweet with a refreshing crisp finish and a fruity aftertaste. This Traditional South African wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif with a salad, or with friends and family at a summer braai. Or, surprise a loved one with our Bellingham wine and a nice bouquet of flowers to show them how much you care.


South African alcohol range


We hope that we’ve provided some helpful recommendations in this blog article! But, these are only 5 out of a huge range of South African alcoholic beverages. Click here to view all of our South African alcohol, but we must warn you that you might end up filling your basket!


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