In an age where many enthusiasts already have exceptional whiskies on their shelves, the real reason to attend events isn’t the liquid—it’s the people, the stories, and the unexpected moments that only happen when you show up.
Hello thirsty readers! For me, the history behind the whiskies we drink today has always been as fascinating as the liquid itself. Here’s a glimpse into the past, at an Aberdeenshire distillery that is no longer around.
Sunday Morning Dram Sessions – My Happy Place I get a lot of odd looks when I tell (non-whisky) people that I’m hosting a Sunday morning dram session. From 9am to 1pm, whisky and conversation flows, great whiskies are paired with delectable treats. My wife says the volume climbs as the hours pass, but to … Read more
Welcome one and all! Life happens, as we all know. For the last 8 years, this whisky blog has stayed dormant, but not forgotten. Now I’m finally in a position to get it going again. But, one has to ask: “Is there still a place for the written word, in a world dominated by doom … Read more
A little over a week ago, I heard of a late entry exhibitor for this week’s Whisky & Spirits Live festival. There was concern over whether they would be able to get their whiskies cleared through customs in time, and I am happy to report that they have! When you see the list of whiskies … Read more
This is the fifth in a series of interviews with the people who will be presenting whisky master classes at the 2018 Whisky & Spirits Live Festival being held in Johannesburg from 31 Oct – 2 Nov. Consider it a primer for the actual master class itself! Let’s give a warm welcome to Kevin Liu… … Read more