Education… THE BIGGEST WHISKY FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD! 8 Nov 20168 Nov 2016 Whisky lovers, its that time of the year again when Sandton becomes the home of whisky. Here is the packed with information newsletter from the Whisky Live people. See you…
Competition… Glenfiddich starts the search for the world’s most experimental bartender 11 Sep 2016 Glenfiddich issued a challenge to bartenders around the world: don’t just make an amazing drink, collaborate with another creative genius and see what the two of you can…
Education… Would you like to join me for a G & T? – Gin & Spirits Blog Cape Town 13 Jan 201611 May 2016 I confess a weakness for a good G & T on a hot day. It's my preferred choice of summertime tipple. It has the range and depth of flavours to…
Brandhouse… #5minutes with Tommy Larkan & @Alex_Farnell of #TeamBrandhouse 8 Nov 2013 #5 munutes with a couple of the gentlement from KZN, home of The Sharks rugby team, Currie Cup winners. There, I said it. Difficult for a Capetonian to say! Tommy…
Education… Behind the Whisky Sensorium with #teambrandhouse 29 Oct 2013 Presenting whisky is a lot of fun. It’s the kind of job that isn’t really a job. There are times that are more challenging than others, particularly towards the end…
Education… #5minutes with – Paul La Cock @aficionados 29 Oct 2013 Your official job title: Owner – Aficionados Premium Brands: Liquor Importer, Distributor and Retailer What is an average week for you? An average week at this time of year is…
Beer… The Bascule Whisky Bar @capegrace has collapsed. It’s time to rebuild. #basculegate 22 Oct 201327 Dec 2015 The Bascule used to be the main thread in the whisky fabric of South Africa. Its reputation spread far and as one of the great whisky bars in the world.…
Distell… A must attend whisky tasting in Cape Town. Andy Watts with some cask samples. 15 Sep 2013 This Wednesday there is going to be a tasting of Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky the entire Three Ships whisky range including the Three Ships 10 year old single malt and…
Education… Competition time – win tickets to KAYA Wine & Malt Whisky Affair 2013 kayawineandwhisky @wadebales 26 May 2013 I think the whisky and wine world has too many festivals, too many competitions. There is a lack of focus, of quality, too much razzmatazz and too little substance. The…
Brandy… WSET Introduces First Stand-alone Spirits Courses in South Africa. 22 Apr 2013 WSET Introduces First Stand-alone Spirits Courses in South Africa. The International Wine Education Centre is delighted to announce the first ever stand-alone general spirits courses starting in Stellenbosch in May.…