May 19, 2013 Posted by Mark

I Kissed a 48 Year Old (Japanese Whisky) and I Liked It

I knew I wanted her the very first time I laid my eyes on her. She was the heart of the room, encircled by a throng of men, chests puffed up, vying for her attention. A decade older than me, but the divide just made her that much more desirable. Elegant as a swan, with a smouldering sensuality that belied her innocence. One could hardly believe that she had been lying cloistered away from the world for... read more

May 14, 2013 Posted by Mark

Whisky Galore at the KAYA FM Wine & Malt Whisky Affair

The Kaya FM Wine & Malt Whisky Affair is back for another year! This is the 3rd year the worlds of wine and single malt whisky have been brought together by Wade Bales and his team and it promises to be a cracker, especially with Old Mutual coming on board too. The official branding of the event is: KAYA FM Wine & Malt Whisky Affair, brought to you by Old Mutual in association with Wade Bales... read more

Mar 27, 2013 Posted by Mark

An Interview With Jack Teeling

In a follow up to my recent article on the new Teeling Whiskey, I managed to nab a few minutes of Jack Teeling’s time where I put forward questions that had been bouncing around in my head about his flagship whiskey, some more details on their intended product range and the future of Teeling Whiskey Company itself. Jack was happy to oblige, so here goes… The Design and Creation of... read more

Mar 25, 2013 Posted by Mark

Whisky Superhero’s Secret Identity Uncovered!

I often wondered how Superman could pass himself off as Clark Kent. A pair of dorky glasses and a mild manner hardly seemed like an adequate disguise for the man from Krypton. And yet, the folks in Metropolis and the Daily Planet couldn’t put two and two together. Image sourced from www.nouveauold.com Then I had a revelation! It turns out Superman’s dual identity is in fact plausible, given... read more

Mar 17, 2013 Posted by Mark

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day With the New Teeling Irish Whiskey

Millions of revellers are celebrating Saint Patrick’s day across the globe. A day of mirth and merriment for many – a day filled with lots of laughter and more than a few pints of Guinness and drams of Irish whiskey. Instead of pouring myself a Bushmills or Jameson tonight as my hat tip to the Saint, I’ve gone for something new from the Emerald Isle… Teeling Whiskey – a small... read more