May 17, 2012 Posted by Mark

Peter Arkle – the Man Behind the Name on anCnoc’s New Whisky

It’s not every day that you get a limited edition series of whiskies named after you, but this is exactly what happened to Peter Arkle when anCnoc got in touch with him to collaborate on a project for them. In Part 1 I got the inside story from anCnoc as to how the project came about and some information on the anCnoc Peter Arkle 1st Edition. In this part I catch up with Peter and we have a... read more

May 16, 2012 Posted by Mark

Win Tickets to the Kaya FM / Wade Bales Wine & Malt Whisky Affair

Wade Bales and his team have come forward and generously provided 6 sets of double tickets – valued at R300 per double ticket – to the Kaya FM Wine and Malt Whisky Affair presented by the Wade Bales Society taking place at the Rosebank Firs Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday 31st May and Friday 1st June. With 10 fantastic single malt whisky houses to taste from, and even more top-class wines... read more

May 15, 2012 Posted by Mark

anCnoc and Peter Arkle – A New Collaboration, A New Whisky

On April 18th, 2012 anCnoc launched their latest whisky creation – the Peter Arkle 1st Limited Edition – matured in ex-sherry casks (a first for anCnoc). For those that don’t know of Peter Arkle, chances are you’ve seen his work in publications like the Times magazine, The New Yorker, Mens Health and more. Peter is a world renowned illustrator, Scottish and a whisky lover –... read more

May 11, 2012 Posted by Mark

Wade Bales & Kaya FM’s Wine & Malt Whisky Affair – The Whisky List

Following up on the success of last year’s event, Wade Bales is back (with Kaya FM this time) to host another 2-night event where both wine and whisky lovers can taste their way through a great selection of the industry’s finest wines and single malt whiskies. 40 of South Africa’s premier wineries will be represented, showcasing their top two wines – we’re talking the best of the... read more

May 8, 2012 Posted by Mark

Whisky of the Month – 1974 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve

1974 was a good year. It was the year the Rubik’s Cube was invented, the year the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali took place, the year I was born and also the vintage selected by Glenfiddich’s largest ever Vintage Reserve selection panel. What’s so special about the 1974 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve you ask? As you may... read more