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 […]
FNB Whisky Live Festival 2013 Preview Q&A with Ian Logan
Yes, Ian Logan is going to be back at the FNB Whisky Live Festival this year! Why does that excite me so much? Well simply put, it is always good fun chatting to Ian. Full of stories and adventures, he does a great job in conveying his passion about whisky, and The Glenlivet, to those […]
Whisky Superhero’s Secret Identity Uncovered!
I often wondered how Superman could pass himself off as Clark Kent. A pair of dorky glasses and a mild manner hardly seemed like an adequate disguise for the man from Krypton. And yet, the folks in Metropolis and the Daily Planet couldn’t put two and two together. Image sourced from www.nouveauold.com Then I had […]
FNB Whisky Live Festival 2012 Preview Q&A with Karen Fullerton
Whisky Live wouldn’t be the same without the influx of the international whisky VIPs that grace our shores to participate in this massive event. One such person is Glenmorangie’s elegant and vivacious global brand ambassador – Karen Fullerton. When the opportunity arose to ask Karen what visitors to the 10th FNB Whisky Live Festival could […]
Whisky of the Month – The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 5
Choosing my second Whisky of the Month was a no-brainer. It simply had to be The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 5. David Stewart, Malt Master, has been with William Grant & Sons for half a century this year and has fulfilled the role of The Balvenie’s Malt Master since 1974, hand crafting their whiskies. That’s […]
Whisky of the Month – 1974 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve
1974 was a good year. It was the year the Rubik’s Cube was invented, the year the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali took place, the year I was born and also the vintage selected by Glenfiddich’s largest ever Vintage Reserve selection panel. What’s so special about the […]