A few night’s ago I was fortunate enough to take part in a Twitter tasting – an online tasting of whiskies, where the participants share their thoughts and notes about the whiskies being tasted. Steve Rush, of The Whisky Wire fame, co-ordinated the #GrantsTT event and Grant’s Whisky provided the samples. As an added bonus, […]
Tasting the Bunnahabhain Un-chillfiltered Whisky Range
A couple of days ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to an exclusive Bunnahabhain whisky tasting at Bentley Johannesburg. What a combination! Sleek automotive sophistication paired with Islay’s unpeated malt whisky. I love my peated Islay’s and was looking forward to the opportunity of trying “the gentle taste of Islay” as they brand […]
The whisky side of the Wade Bales Wine and Malt Whisky Affair
It’s official: November is Whisky Month in Johannesburg! Fellow whisky lovers, we now have a second whisky event to look forward to come mid-November. If you haven’t heard about it yet, its called the Wade Bales Wine and Malt Whisky Affair and will be held at the Montecasino Outdoor Piazza on Thursday 17th and Friday […]
The spiritual home of Three Ships and Bain’s Whisky celebrates 125 years
Wispy white clouds drifting across an azure sky greeted us as we arrived in Cape Town a few days ago. Marc (WhiskyBrother) and I had been invited down to attend the 125th anniversary celebrations of the James Sedgwick Distillery, home of my beloved Three Ships and Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky. A short commute later, we […]
Anticipating the 2011 FNB Whisky Live Festival
Last year I experienced my first Whisky Live Festival in Johannesburg, and was blown away. As a first-timer, I found the sheer number of whiskies, stands and attendees astounding. Here were thousands of fellow whisky lovers, rubbing shoulders and engaging in our favourite pastime – discovering and drinking whisky with friends. Want to find out […]
Glenmorangie Finealta and Sonnalta PX Official Tasting
When it comes to competitions I’m pretty lucky, just ask my friends. The prizes I’ve won in the past include tshirts, CDs, whisky, an all-expenses-paid luxury holiday and even 6 (yes six!) Vespa scooters. Each new win is a cause for a celebration, and none more so than the call I got a couple of […]