In South Africa, whisky is growing in popularity and appeal by leaps and bounds. The country already occupies the number five spot in the world in terms of both value and volume. We realise there is a need to recognise the achievements of individual whiskies and brands within the local market. To that end, Whisky [...]
What a great idea. Well done Bascule! You’ve been quite active these last weeks. It is great to live in CPT and attend these events. We do hope the JHB whisky lovers have some places as innovative as our headquarters! The Bascule team asked us to inform those interested of what will be happening in [...]
Now this is the way to share some drams… Well done Whisky Brother! If you’re in JHB and woul like to get together with some amazing whisky enthusiasts: http://whiskybrother.com/2012/03/15/world-whisky-day/
Our friend Bernard Gutman is behind this event at Bascule. Here are some details taken from his blog: Greetings from the foot of Africa, where we are eagerly awaiting the World Whisky Day celebrations. The Bascule Whisky Bar at the Cape Grace Hotel together with Waterfront Whisky are hosting an evening of whisky, traditional South [...]
Mighty Thor remains one of the most renowned of all the Norse gods. A powerful and brooding figure, it is said that using his hammer, Thor could carve valleys out of mountains and that his enemies would quake in terror at the thunderous sound the weapon created. Son of Odin, the ruler of Asgard, Thor [...]
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BenRiach’s Septendecim, its newest addition to its celebrated peated range, will be available worldwide later this month, the distillery announced today (19 January 2012). The new 17 year-old has been matured only in ex-bourbon casks and continues BenRiach’s quirky trend of using Latin names – such as Authenticus, Curiositas and Heredotus Fumosus – for its [...]
Whisky enthusiasts and cigar aficionados alike are rejoicing with the long awaited release of The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve. The highly anticipated new expression, aimed to please cigar-loving whisky drinkers, will be available on general release and through Duty Free Travel Retail from late February onwards. The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is 44% abv with [...]
Glasgow, Scotland (January 10, 2012) – Morrison Bowmore Distillers (MBD), one of the major names in Scotch Whisky and producers of Auchentoshan, Bowmore and Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, announces the appointment of Rachel Barrie to the newly created position of Master Blender effective immediately. Barrie willalso head up the company’s Spirit Quality [...]
Glenmorangie is proud to announce the release of Glenmorangie Artein, the third release in its award winning Private Edition range. Scots Gaelic for stone ‘Artein’ is an intriguing assemblage of 15 and 21 Years Old Glenmorangie, extra matured in ‘Super Tuscan’ wine casks. Stone has always been at the heart of the making of Glenmorangie [...]
