Great day with Three Ships! Andy Watts you legend!
We’ve just got back from…“The James Sedgwick distillery in Wellington, the only dedicated whisky distillery in all of Africa and one which is on a par with the most modern in the world, celebrates its...
View ArticleWho’s who at Whisky Live 2011?
If you’re looking to meet the international rock stars of whisky, now’s the time to do it. Clifford Roberts gives the heads up on Whisky Live 2011 Tasting whisky is what a trip to Whisky Live is all...
View ArticleThe days of vatted malts are gone – listen to our chat with John Glaser
John Glaser from Compass Box whiskies – a true maverick and gentlemen of the industry had a chat with Marsh. He’s an elusive genius in our opinion, so it is quite exclusive to have such a long...
View ArticleBushmills Challenge – Find the Craic
What a great day out with Bushmills on the 8th of December 2011. The two SA legends that won the Bushmills Challenge in Ireland brought some of the fun home for us. Colum Egan, Master Distiller was on...
View ArticleMunro Bagger – Karen Fullerton
Sensorial appreciation is key to Glenmorangie global ambassador Karen Fullerton’s job – and she admits her senses are overwhelmed by the beauty of Scotland when viewed from the crest of Munro. She...
View ArticleChief Inefficiency Officer – Maker’s Mark
Born into a distilling dynasty, Rob Samuels is the eighth generation to work in the family firm of Maker’s Mark. By Donald Paul Rob Samuels is trail-runner thin, with prominent cheek bones and a quick...
View ArticleExpressionism – Dennis Malcolm from Glen Grant
Master distiller Dennis Malcolm’s life has been inextricably linked to Glen Grant – literally from the day he was born. Fiona McDonald tells his story. “I’m so delighted the Campari group spent 153...
View ArticleMen in Black – Blind Tasting
Four knowledgeable and trained palates. Four whiskies. Tasted blind. What happened? Pass any of them on the street and you wouldn’t afford them a second glance. Each is the proverbial “Joe Average”,...
View ArticleLuthando Jezz Tibini’s Biography
Born and raised by his aunt in Nyanga East up until the age of six, Glenfiddich’s National Brand Ambassador, Luthando “Jezz” Tibini, has connected with people since he was a little boy. Assisting his...
View ArticleTHREE SHIPS WINS WORLDWIDE WHISKY TROPHY
The Three Ships 10 Year Old Single Malt has become the first South African whisky to be awarded the Worldwide Whisky Trophy and a gold outstanding distinction at the annual International Wine and...
View ArticleConqueror of the nautical Everest
He’s climbed Table Mountain 11 times and was hoping to do so again on his recent visit. He eschews Platteklip Gorge as “too easy”… Sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at 71 is still a formidable man...
View ArticlePicture this – Scotland!
Nothing will make you want to visit Scotland more than the fine drams they make. Steve Adams and his pictures of Scotland comes close though. Apart from having a passion for whisky made clear by his...
View ArticleShackleton, the man and his mission
Sir Ernest Shackleton was for many years the forgotten Antarctic explorer, his exploits relegated to a distant third place behind Sir Robert Falcon Scott and Norwegian Roald Amundsen, both of whom were...
View ArticleAudio interview with Ray Edwards
Ray had a 4 week retirement. We just had to find out what happened! Marsh chatted to Ray and got some insights into who Ray Edwards really is. From 1979 to 2011 – what a journey. From building Tops at...
View ArticleAN EPIC SCOTTISH LEADER WHISKY EXPERIENCE IN THE JOZI SKY
Popular Scotch whisky brand, Scottish Leader, recently hosted an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime #LeaderintheSky whisky tasting experience in the Johannesburg sky. The culmination of its national...
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