St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th of March is a massive celebration in Ireland but with 30 000+ Irish men and women living South Africa it’s also very big here. And while we ‘Saffers’ pride ourselves on our green and gold, it’s the one day we’re not wearing it in support of the ‘Bokke’ but rather to avoid having our bottoms pinched by a leprechaun.

 

In recent years, the sales of Irish whisky have been on a tremendous rise. So, if you are a whisky lover, you must try this because the flavour notes in this whisky are amazing. Understandably, for a person embarking on this thrilling journey to start drinking Irish whisky, a natural question to ask is, ‘How do you start?’ 

 

The family-owned Boplaas has unveiled its latest single malt whisky, a unique expression showcasing not only a fine spirit but the farm’s legacy as a champion port-wine maker too. In producing the outstanding spirit, Boplaas becomes one of very few in the world to have aged a single malt in casks that once held port the winery had crafted itself.

 

Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s has unveiled its latest offering: Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel. The new whisky is a combination of single malt and single grain whiskies that have been matured in oak casks for at least seven years, then finished in charred American barrels from Kentucky.

 

Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s has unveiled its latest offering: Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel.  The new expression from the Pernod Ricard-owned brand blends Scottish and American traditions to deliver a whisky with depth and a touch of sweetness.

 

The award-winning distillery at Boplaas celebrates a milestone in April with the launch of its first single malt whisky, a spirit of remarkable historic pedigree. With a distilling heritage that dates to 1880, Boplaas’s latest limited-edition release is arguably the first of its kind to emerge from the Karoo.

 

We’re not here to judge anyone for their preferred method of enjoying single malt whiskey. We all have our own preferences and what’s important is that you enjoy the experience in whichever way that brings you the most pleasure. It’s especially tough to go wrong when you have a bottle of single malt from Loch Lomond Whiskies

 

As the ninth-largest whisky market in the world, South Africa imports 42 million bottles of Scotch whisky every year. Strict global regulations on Scotch production prevent distillers from cutting corners with their craft, ensuring a premium standard and taste are maintained across the international stage.

 

Irish or not, St Patrick’s Day is a big celebration for a lot of people. And like most celebrations, that means drinks. Even better – it means themed drinks. Whether you like fancy cocktails or you like to keep things simple and old fashioned (or whether you just like an Old Fashioned cocktail), there’s something for everybody. In fact, there’s plenty of choice and no need for two people to be drinking the same thing – unless they want to, of course.

 

Boplaas whisky has received a Platinum medal for a second time at the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards, whose winners for 2022 were announced in recent days. Only 19 entries received the sought-after accolade this year, putting Boplaas in the top 1.15% of all wine and spirit entries. Furthermore, the whisky was one of only two that received Platinum status.