Distell… MAGNIFICENT LAUNCH OF SCOTTISH LEADER’S LIMITED RELEASE 12-YEAR-OLD 12 Dec 201612 Dec 2016 Yes, it was a great launch. You can read the PR release below. I'd like to share my thoughts about the whisky and the launch. You see, I love whisky…
Uncategorized An open letter to @realDonaldTrump about Judge Masipa and the moron comment. #OscarTrial 14 Nov 201619 Feb 2017 Worth another look at this - Open letter to #Trump
Brandy… Rémy Martin Cognac – romance in a bottle. 7 Aug 20168 Aug 2016 All Cognac is Brandy, but not all Brandy is Cognac. Like most things French, Cognac is associated with romance. It is the universal drink of choice when celebrating success.…
Uncategorized Thoughts about 1976 from 2015 and 2016 16 Jun 2016 2015: Youth Day. Many years ago the South African government (the officially dodgy, whites only one) killed black kids. The issue? The kids just wanted to learn in their mother…
Uncategorized Thoughts after a decade of whisky shows: drink whisky because it tastes good. 3 Jun 2016 With the Whisky Festival on in Pretoria, let's look back to 2014. Drink whisky because it tastes good. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
Cocktails… Cape Town Regional Finals – World Class Cocktail Competition 11 May 201611 May 2016 The cocktail culture in South Africa took off slowly but is now flying along like a jumbo jet. Occupying most of the first class cabin is Diageo, the global drinks…
General… Manchester United – the Gutman family history, from my perspective. @ManUtd #MUFC #VanGaal 27 Dec 2015 Yes I know this is a whisky blog but this post has nothing to do with whisky. Please indulge me, I’m in an emotionally delicate state;) I started supporting…
Uncategorized GRANT’S RETURNS TO THE 2015 WHISKY LIVE FESTIVAL Whisky Live SA Whisky Blog South Africa 11 Nov 201511 May 2016 Ok twitterers, it's a busy time of year so let's continue the momentum and share the love of whisky. Here is something about Grant's Whisky. I'll have more for you…
Uncategorized Glen Grant Fiodh: 10 decanters…travel retail only. Read this and salivate! 11 Nov 201511 Nov 2015 I'm in Jozi at the moment preparing for 3 nights of Whisky Live where I'll be at the Glen Grant stand. Now I've been very fortunate to have enjoyed the…
Uncategorized Festive season whisky happiness from @GrantsWhiskySA 21 Oct 201521 Oct 2015 I love the build up to the holiday season as this is the time the whisky companies try make everyone happier than usual. Have a look at this press release…