T’was a dark and stormy night. The four weathered travellers had gathered from across the globe in the dimly lit inn and were nursing their drams as a demonic wind howled outside, rattling the inn’s shutters and the very souls of those inside. The bawdy conversation turned to that of a distillery located on a […]
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Makes a Beeline for SA
Yes, a bad pun I know, but it doesn’t detract from the fact that Jack Daniel’s newest product – the Tennessee Honey Whiskey Liqueur – will be available in South Africa come July 1st. We are amongst the first countries outside of the States to be getting JD’s first new product in about 15 years. […]
Springbank 10, 15 and 18 – A Tasty Trio of Whiskies
A few weeks back Emil den Dulk Jnr, from Liquidity, stopped by for an interview (to follow soon) and to walk me through the range of Springbank whiskies that are once again available in South Africa. Springbank tends to have a cult following and that’s no exception here in South Africa. With Liquidity bringing this […]
Celebrating Whisky With Kaya FM and Wade Bales
I must apologise in advance to the oenophiles as my review of my evening out at the Kaya FM / Wade Bales Wine and Malt Whisky Affair is a bit one-sided. Being a whisky lover I didn’t quite make it past the delicious drams on offer so I can’t tell you much about the bountiful […]
Ship Ahoy! Cutty Sark Whisky Arrives in South Africa
The Cutty Sark blended whisky has been around for a while – created by the Berry Brothers way back in 1923. It’s hard not to miss the white ship on the bright yellow label when glancing at the selection of whiskies at the bar or on the shelves at your bottle store. It turns out […]
Head-to-Head Comparison: Ardbeg Corryvreckan vs Ardbeg Uigeadail
Ardbeg is one of my favourite distilleries, without a doubt. Great, strong peated whiskies that just leave you begging for more. So I thought it was high time to sit down and taste the Ardbeg Corryvreckan and Ardbeg Uigeadail side by side. (Truth be told, I’ve done this several times, but it is the first […]