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Booze & Beats
THE BOOZE – ‘TEARS OF THE QUEEN’
No, ‘Tears of the Queen’ is not a whisky inspired by a Meghan and Harry press-conference, but is instead the translation of ‘Izinyembezi Zenkosikazi’, a Zulu byword for Scotch whisky since the British defeat by the Zulu army at Battle of Isandlwana in 1879. A project put together by veteran journalist Anton Harber and friends, in 2004 they clubbed together for a barrel of Islay distillery Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte new-make spirit. 14 years later, their first-fill ex-bourbon cask was uncorked and the contents put into just 222 individually numbered bottles of 54.3% ABV peaty goodness. The label featuring a minehead and migrant labourers from the goldfields of Johannesburg was designed by lauded South African artist William Kentridge. Considering the history involved, the outside is as layered and complex as the inside. whiskybrother.com
THE FLASK - BARBOUR® 5 OZ. HINGED HIP FLASK
There are few joys that compare to the unique thrill you feel when on a freezing afternoon on the water you remember you put your hip flask in your fishing pack. It’s even better when the flask is this beauty made by British outdoor kit specialists Barbour in collaboration with their transAtlantic outdoor friends Orvis. This 5oz hip flask is made from stainless steel and comes complete with a real-leather case featuring a branded stud fastening. The screw-top lid has a hinge for easy use on the go (as if you needed help). Available from Mavungana Flyfishing in South Africa. flyfishing.co.za
FODDER BOOZE & BEATS
THE BEATS – EELAND STRIBLING’S ‘LET’S RIDE’ PLAYLIST
Eeland Stribling (aka @blacksteveirwin on Instagram), is one of those anglers who seems to really gets around. We first met and fished with him on the Elandspad river when he was on holiday in South Africa a few years back, but for the most part you’re likely to find him molesting trout on his home rivers in Colorado or chasing bones and snook in Mexico or Honduras. A Denver-based wildlife educator and biologist, Eeland is also a stand-up comedian and an ambassador for Brown Folks Fishing (IG: @brownfolksfishing), a non-profit community organization created to maximize opportunities by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) anglers. That medley of skills, confidence and character makes the man the perfect teacher for the next generation. For this issue’s playlist, he’s served up an eclectic mix of his go-to tunes.
B.B. King, The Crusaders, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – All Over Again Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay Denzel Curry, Kenny Beats – DIET_ Lupe Fiasco – Paris, Tokyo Khary – Jolly Roger Meek Mill, Drake – Going Bad At’eaze – Away Russ, Ab-Soul – Who Wants What JAY-Z – Show Me What You Got REASON, Ab-Soul – Flick It Up Caleborate – 4 Willem Blackwave, Caleborate – home Sylvan LaCue – Best Me Bill Evans Trio, Stan Getz – The Peacocks The Notorious B.I.G, Junior M.A.F.IA. – Get Money Stevie Wonder – Do I Do Al Green – For the Good Times Al Green – Simply Beautiful Bishop Gunn – Devil Is A Woman Love – Everybody’s Gotta Live Bishop Gunn – Makin’ It Larry Fleet – Where I find God Nana – Heaven & Hennessy Da-P, Mick Jenkins – Lemonade Khary, Pell – Sakura Flor de Toloache – Let Down Stan Getz, Luiz Bonfá, Maria Toledo – Saudade Vem Correndo Slayer – South Of Heaven
