THE WORLD of whisky education is taking a huge step forward with the international launch of The World Masterclass, a comprehensive on-line/DVD course created by one of the world’s leading hospitality training firms, Lobster Ink, and author Dave Broom. Year 1 of the whisky course consists of a series of 50 lessons, 150 video clips [...]
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 discussion about his life, challenges, whiskies and thoughts about SA. We thought it would be good to post [...]
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 collection in Dullstroom, Steve also has a keen creative eye. I think I have some creativity in me as [...]
Flirting with her Scottish heritage – and still trying to figure which of the many versions of the McDonald tartan she should be wearing, Fiona McDonald reports on the topic of tartans and kilts. There’s something quite seductive about the gentle sway of a kilt. And when it’s worn with a formal black jacket, bow [...]
