The Joys and Hassles of Bottle Splits One of the great joys of being into whisky is discovering how much there is still left to taste. There are always more bottles, more distilleries, more independent releases and more expressions that catch your eye. The problem is that buying every bottle you want to try is … Read more
It turns out that compiling a weekly whisky newsletter, interviewing whisky people, and working on whisky education articles all at the same time is actually pretty demanding. Who knew?! The upside though is I’m reconnecting to the greater whisky fabric, both locally and abroad and reigniting my passion around all things whisky and that’s a … Read more
Some people build businesses. Others build communities. Over the past decade, Marc Pendlebury has quietly managed to do both. As the founder of WhiskyBrother, Marc has helped transform what began as a specialist whisky retailer into one of South Africa’s most influential voices in whisky. Along the way there have been independent bottlings, whisky festivals, … Read more
Whisky Was Never Supposed to Be Fast For something that’s been around for centuries, whisky feels strangely rushed these days. New releases disappear before most people even know they exist (yes, we’re looking at you Springbank/Bruichladdich/etc). Reviews hit YouTube within hours. Social media makes it feel like you’re somehow behind if you haven’t tried the … Read more
Angelo Skoutellas, co-owner of Decanter Liquor, discusses rare whisky, building one of South Africa’s leading premium retailers, and why curiosity matters more than collecting hype.
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.