The Grand Store | Shop Beers, Whisky, Wine Online | South Africa

The past few years have been quite challenging for the entire world, including South Africa especially due to the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns and increased cost of living. After a long gap, with the Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed in most places, people have adapted to the new normal and have resumed working from the office, meeting friends and family, as well as hosting functions and parties. Here’s what we at The Grand Store have observed about the impact of this changed scenario on South Africa and its online liquor business: Affordability A recent study by IWSR, a leading data source for over 5 decades that monitors global alcohol trends has stated that over 50% of consumers in South African markets are willing to wait to avail discounts before buying their favourite brand of alcohol. It shows that South Africans have been noticeably hit by increasing petrol prices, soaring rates of essential commodities and an overall increase in the cost of living. This has brought dow...

The art of blending whiskey has been practiced in Scotland for over a hundred & fifty years. Recognised the world over as an artisan craft; it requires a complete blend of artistic vision, aptitude and finesse. Master Blenders have long been recognised as standard bearers of the industry. Keeping their eyes trained on the past and future, they monitor the progress of ageing whiskies, while ensuring their stocks are always in place to maintain continuity. With over fifty years’ experience, our Master Blender is confident McIvor is a whiskey the leaves a lasting impression. Some of the finest single malt whiskies from the major distilling regions in Scotland have been carefully married with aged grain whiskey to produce this perfectly balanced blended Scotch. The ancient motto of clan McIVOR is ‘I will never forget’ – which certainly stands true today once you taste this superb spirit. For centuries fine whiskies have been produced and blended in Scotland, achieving the mo...