Whisky festival goes ‘back to basics’

THE fifth annual FNB Whisky Live Festival takes place in Cape Town from October 31 - November 2 and in Johannesburg from November 7-9.

This year’s theme is ‘Back to Basics’, and in line with this, the Knowledge Zone and the Back to Basics area will be combined to provide an interactive journey for visitors to discover the basics of whisky making.

Other new additions to this year’s festival include the Ultimate Connoisseur’s Guide for Premium Selections, which is a tour of speciality whiskies and whisky experiences, and The Sensory Zone where food is paired off with specific whiskies. There will also be a new-look whisky lounge.