This is the fourth 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! It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Kaitlyn […]
2018 Whisky & Spirits Live – The Whisky List and Exhibitor Guide
The 2018 Whisky & Spirits Live Festival in Sandton, Johannesburg kicks off in a few days time, running from October 31st to November 2nd. As always, there will be a wide selection of whiskies on offer (and quite a few spirits too), and this handy guide aims to help you navigate your way through the […]
2017 Whisky and Spirits Live – The Whisky List and Exhibitor Guide
A few days back I revealed the list of Independent Bottler’s Challenge whiskies that would be available at the 2017 Whisky and Spirits Live Festival in Johannesburg from 8 – 10 November, and now I can share the rest of the whiskies that will be available at the show. Not only that, but the number […]
WIN Tickets To The 2014 Kaya FM Wine and Malt Whisky Affair in Johannesburg
For the fourth year in a row, Wade Bales will be delighting wine and whisky lovers in Johannesburg at the Kaya FM Wine & Malt Whisky Affair brought to you by Old Mutual in association with Wade Bales Wine Society. Two nights of sheer indulgence with a stellar line-up of whiskies and wines, running from […]
FNB Whisky Live Festival 2013 Preview Q&A with Kavalan’s Ian Chang
Following on from our 2013 Whisky Live preview with Andy Watts, I’m happy to bring you an interview with Ian Chang, master blender at Kavalan in Taiwan. “Taiwanese whisky?!?!” I hear you cry. Yes, it exists, and it’s good! WTF: Hi Ian, can you give my readers a bit of a background on yourself, King […]
Your Guide to the 2013 FNB Whisky Live Workshops
Another year, another FNB Whisky Live Festival! With the Cape Town leg gone and the addition of Soweto things are certainly a bit different to previous years. One thing you can count on at Whisky Live though are excellent whisky workshops hosted by whisky folks who are at the top of their game. This year […]