With a collection of over 450 whiskies from nearly every producing region including Scotland, Ireland, USA and Canada, Bascule is the ideal venue to store whisky in private cabinets and to become part of the exclusive Whisky Club. Privileges include exclusive tasting evenings conducted by whisky specialists as well as access to the expert advice [...]
When you’ve got the choice of around 450 whiskies – as we have in Bascule Bar – how do you pick which one? Simple, seek out George Novitskas or Bradley Jacobs, Bascule’s Manager and Assistant Manager and ask their expert opinion. In the meantime, this brief explanation of different whisky regions and their characteristics will [...]
Despite the antagonism between the English, the Scots and the Irish, it seems they are all united over one thing – their love of whisky! But who can actually claim to having discovered it? Officially the Irish are the winners, but the Scots lay claim to perfecting it (and when an army of blue-painted Scots [...]
In a global celebration of world whiskies, the inaugural World Whisky Day™ is happening on Tuesday 27 March 2012 and Cape Grace has some exciting ways to observe this event. World Whisky Day is a chance for avid whisky fans or complete whisky novices to get together and raise a glass of Whisky / Whiskey [...]
Whisky and Christmas are just made for each other, so if you are wondering about gift ideas, take advice from Whisky Sommelier, Candice Baker and her top 5 suggestions: 1: The perfect whisky glass: Purchase a set of Crystal Tumblers, and if you want it bespoke, have them engraved. 2: A crystal decanter: Usually one [...]
“What’s your favourite whisky?” This question is asked of me more times than I’d like to mention. Rightfully I suppose; it befits my position, but people……. it’s really tough to answer! Instead of my one favourite dram, I would rather introduce you to my Personal Top 5 and the occasions that match these dear whiskies [...]
Whisky was originally used for medicinal purposes and it’s funny how often this is used as a good excuse to have a dram! I won’t go on about whisky’s colourful history, I’d rather introduce you to factors which make me love this spirit and hope that you’ll follow me in my love affair. Did you [...]