@thewhiskymaker.bsky.social
#proudlySA 🇿🇦 whisky creator!
Whisky Hall of Fame Inductee No: 70
The Whisky Vault Brand Ambassador.
MTB & Sports fanatic!
@swfc.co.uk till I die
htpps//: thewattswhiskycompany.com
Whisky Hall of Fame Inductee No: 70
The Whisky Vault Brand Ambassador.
MTB & Sports fanatic!
@swfc.co.uk till I die
htpps//: thewattswhiskycompany.com
About last night at The Whisky Vault 🥃
Epic line-up featuring the launch of Metanoia’s first private cask whiskies:
🇿🇦 SA’s 1st Single Rye (55.1%)
and a Single Malt finished in Landskroon Port (57.9%).
Stay tuned—the first commercial Private Cask release is coming soon!
Epic line-up featuring the launch of Metanoia’s first private cask whiskies:
🇿🇦 SA’s 1st Single Rye (55.1%)
and a Single Malt finished in Landskroon Port (57.9%).
Stay tuned—the first commercial Private Cask release is coming soon!
August 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
About last night at The Whisky Vault 🥃
Epic line-up featuring the launch of Metanoia’s first private cask whiskies:
🇿🇦 SA’s 1st Single Rye (55.1%)
and a Single Malt finished in Landskroon Port (57.9%).
Stay tuned—the first commercial Private Cask release is coming soon!
Epic line-up featuring the launch of Metanoia’s first private cask whiskies:
🇿🇦 SA’s 1st Single Rye (55.1%)
and a Single Malt finished in Landskroon Port (57.9%).
Stay tuned—the first commercial Private Cask release is coming soon!
🚨 BREAKING: The Whisky Vault secures the first ever whisky casks from 🇿🇦 Metanoia Distillery (Klein Karoo).
www.metanoiadistillery.co.za
🥃 Cask #1 drops 21 Aug (Vault’s 3rd birthday)
🔥 20 bottles on ballot here 👉 www.thewhiskyvault.co.za/metanoia/
#SAWhisky
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
www.metanoiadistillery.co.za
🥃 Cask #1 drops 21 Aug (Vault’s 3rd birthday)
🔥 20 bottles on ballot here 👉 www.thewhiskyvault.co.za/metanoia/
#SAWhisky
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
August 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🚨 BREAKING: The Whisky Vault secures the first ever whisky casks from 🇿🇦 Metanoia Distillery (Klein Karoo).
www.metanoiadistillery.co.za
🥃 Cask #1 drops 21 Aug (Vault’s 3rd birthday)
🔥 20 bottles on ballot here 👉 www.thewhiskyvault.co.za/metanoia/
#SAWhisky
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
www.metanoiadistillery.co.za
🥃 Cask #1 drops 21 Aug (Vault’s 3rd birthday)
🔥 20 bottles on ballot here 👉 www.thewhiskyvault.co.za/metanoia/
#SAWhisky
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
All set up for an amazing GlenAllachie tasting at the Whisky Vault.
Seven stunning pours for the members this evening! 🥃
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
Seven stunning pours for the members this evening! 🥃
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
May 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
All set up for an amazing GlenAllachie tasting at the Whisky Vault.
Seven stunning pours for the members this evening! 🥃
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
Seven stunning pours for the members this evening! 🥃
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
It's another "in and out" visit to the City of Gold for whisky business!
🥃🇿🇦
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskyeducation
🥃🇿🇦
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskyeducation
May 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
It's another "in and out" visit to the City of Gold for whisky business!
🥃🇿🇦
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskyeducation
🥃🇿🇦
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskyeducation
@oldlancero.bsky.social ...thank you!
Auto check & an early morning...when will I learn! 🤦♂️😁🥃
Auto check & an early morning...when will I learn! 🤦♂️😁🥃
May 9, 2025 at 5:37 AM
@oldlancero.bsky.social ...thank you!
Auto check & an early morning...when will I learn! 🤦♂️😁🥃
Auto check & an early morning...when will I learn! 🤦♂️😁🥃
About last night and an amazing The Glenmorangie Tale of... series tasting and finished off with The Signet showstopper for our corporate client!
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyexperience
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyexperience
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
May 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
About last night and an amazing The Glenmorangie Tale of... series tasting and finished off with The Signet showstopper for our corporate client!
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyexperience
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyexperience
#thewhiskyvault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
It's an early morning start and a quick visit up to the City of Gold 🇿🇦 for some whisky activity with a corporate partner!
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyeducation
#sunrise
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyeducation
#sunrise
May 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's an early morning start and a quick visit up to the City of Gold 🇿🇦 for some whisky activity with a corporate partner!
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyeducation
#sunrise
#lovewhatyoudo
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyeducation
#sunrise
Safely home after the 26-day road trip.
All 9 🇿🇦 provinces visited. Including the Sani pass & traversing Lesotho.
The Audi Q5 posted some impressive figures and gave unbelievable comfort throughout the whole journey!
#roadtrip
All 9 🇿🇦 provinces visited. Including the Sani pass & traversing Lesotho.
The Audi Q5 posted some impressive figures and gave unbelievable comfort throughout the whole journey!
#roadtrip
April 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Safely home after the 26-day road trip.
All 9 🇿🇦 provinces visited. Including the Sani pass & traversing Lesotho.
The Audi Q5 posted some impressive figures and gave unbelievable comfort throughout the whole journey!
#roadtrip
All 9 🇿🇦 provinces visited. Including the Sani pass & traversing Lesotho.
The Audi Q5 posted some impressive figures and gave unbelievable comfort throughout the whole journey!
#roadtrip
The morning after the night before, & it's back to work!
Lars & Phil preparing my "homework" for the weekend!
A selection of cask samples from a special distillery, which I'll evaluate & feedback to The Whisky Vault panel.
The goal...another "unicorn" first for our members! 🥃
Lars & Phil preparing my "homework" for the weekend!
A selection of cask samples from a special distillery, which I'll evaluate & feedback to The Whisky Vault panel.
The goal...another "unicorn" first for our members! 🥃
April 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The morning after the night before, & it's back to work!
Lars & Phil preparing my "homework" for the weekend!
A selection of cask samples from a special distillery, which I'll evaluate & feedback to The Whisky Vault panel.
The goal...another "unicorn" first for our members! 🥃
Lars & Phil preparing my "homework" for the weekend!
A selection of cask samples from a special distillery, which I'll evaluate & feedback to The Whisky Vault panel.
The goal...another "unicorn" first for our members! 🥃
Three Anton Harber single casks with labels commissioned by proudly 🇿🇦 artists!
An Arran whisky by Mary Sibande.
A Bruichladdich by Sam Nhlengethwa & a Port Charlotte by William Kentridge.
Anton, Mary & Sam joined us & their stories had us hanging on every word!
#whiskyvault 🥃
An Arran whisky by Mary Sibande.
A Bruichladdich by Sam Nhlengethwa & a Port Charlotte by William Kentridge.
Anton, Mary & Sam joined us & their stories had us hanging on every word!
#whiskyvault 🥃
April 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Three Anton Harber single casks with labels commissioned by proudly 🇿🇦 artists!
An Arran whisky by Mary Sibande.
A Bruichladdich by Sam Nhlengethwa & a Port Charlotte by William Kentridge.
Anton, Mary & Sam joined us & their stories had us hanging on every word!
#whiskyvault 🥃
An Arran whisky by Mary Sibande.
A Bruichladdich by Sam Nhlengethwa & a Port Charlotte by William Kentridge.
Anton, Mary & Sam joined us & their stories had us hanging on every word!
#whiskyvault 🥃
Just home from two days at Metanoia Permaculture Farm and Distillery working & discussing some exciting projects!
#lovewhatyoudo
#excitingtimes
#whisky
#ProudlySA 🇿🇦
#kleinkaroo
#lovewhatyoudo
#excitingtimes
#whisky
#ProudlySA 🇿🇦
#kleinkaroo
March 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just home from two days at Metanoia Permaculture Farm and Distillery working & discussing some exciting projects!
#lovewhatyoudo
#excitingtimes
#whisky
#ProudlySA 🇿🇦
#kleinkaroo
#lovewhatyoudo
#excitingtimes
#whisky
#ProudlySA 🇿🇦
#kleinkaroo
Another spectacular tasting at The Whisky Vault.
A fun-filled evening of exceptional drams, culminating in the Vault’s very own Dunville Whiskey 20-Year-Old Oloroso Cask Finish—pure indulgence.
#Whiskey #DunvillesIrishWhiskey #WhiskeyTasting
#StPatricksDay2025
#StPatricksDay ☘️
A fun-filled evening of exceptional drams, culminating in the Vault’s very own Dunville Whiskey 20-Year-Old Oloroso Cask Finish—pure indulgence.
#Whiskey #DunvillesIrishWhiskey #WhiskeyTasting
#StPatricksDay2025
#StPatricksDay ☘️
March 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Another spectacular tasting at The Whisky Vault.
A fun-filled evening of exceptional drams, culminating in the Vault’s very own Dunville Whiskey 20-Year-Old Oloroso Cask Finish—pure indulgence.
#Whiskey #DunvillesIrishWhiskey #WhiskeyTasting
#StPatricksDay2025
#StPatricksDay ☘️
A fun-filled evening of exceptional drams, culminating in the Vault’s very own Dunville Whiskey 20-Year-Old Oloroso Cask Finish—pure indulgence.
#Whiskey #DunvillesIrishWhiskey #WhiskeyTasting
#StPatricksDay2025
#StPatricksDay ☘️
It was a great tasting at the amazing Riboville Boutique Hotel.
The inaugural event at their new Dalmore Whisky lounge!
Special whiskies & people made the evening!
Thanks to George & his team for being the perfect hosts!
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyevent
#boutiquehotel 🇿🇦
The inaugural event at their new Dalmore Whisky lounge!
Special whiskies & people made the evening!
Thanks to George & his team for being the perfect hosts!
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyevent
#boutiquehotel 🇿🇦
March 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It was a great tasting at the amazing Riboville Boutique Hotel.
The inaugural event at their new Dalmore Whisky lounge!
Special whiskies & people made the evening!
Thanks to George & his team for being the perfect hosts!
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyevent
#boutiquehotel 🇿🇦
The inaugural event at their new Dalmore Whisky lounge!
Special whiskies & people made the evening!
Thanks to George & his team for being the perfect hosts!
#whisky
#whiskytasting
#whiskyevent
#boutiquehotel 🇿🇦
It's back up to the City of Gold for a week of whisky business! 🇿🇦🥃
#dowhatyoulove
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
#dowhatyoulove
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
March 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It's back up to the City of Gold for a week of whisky business! 🇿🇦🥃
#dowhatyoulove
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
#dowhatyoulove
#TheWhiskyVault
#sorareitsalmostmythical
BREAKING NEWS!
Expanding 🇿🇦 whisky beyond one major producer has always been a passion close to my heart.
Helping Metanoia and Kenny realize their dreams would be as significant to me as any of my past achievements.
#dowhatyoulove
#chasingdreams
#whisky 🇿🇦
Expanding 🇿🇦 whisky beyond one major producer has always been a passion close to my heart.
Helping Metanoia and Kenny realize their dreams would be as significant to me as any of my past achievements.
#dowhatyoulove
#chasingdreams
#whisky 🇿🇦
March 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
BREAKING NEWS!
Expanding 🇿🇦 whisky beyond one major producer has always been a passion close to my heart.
Helping Metanoia and Kenny realize their dreams would be as significant to me as any of my past achievements.
#dowhatyoulove
#chasingdreams
#whisky 🇿🇦
Expanding 🇿🇦 whisky beyond one major producer has always been a passion close to my heart.
Helping Metanoia and Kenny realize their dreams would be as significant to me as any of my past achievements.
#dowhatyoulove
#chasingdreams
#whisky 🇿🇦
There was just time for the 3 S's before falling in for a special tasting for Mark & his team at Penetron 🇿🇦
I don't think you can ever get tired of sharing knowledge with people who want to listen and learn and who enjoy whisky!
#dowhatyoulove 🥃
I don't think you can ever get tired of sharing knowledge with people who want to listen and learn and who enjoy whisky!
#dowhatyoulove 🥃
February 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
There was just time for the 3 S's before falling in for a special tasting for Mark & his team at Penetron 🇿🇦
I don't think you can ever get tired of sharing knowledge with people who want to listen and learn and who enjoy whisky!
#dowhatyoulove 🥃
I don't think you can ever get tired of sharing knowledge with people who want to listen and learn and who enjoy whisky!
#dowhatyoulove 🥃
It's time to journey back to the Mother City after a memorable evening with stunning whiskies and amazing people in the City of Gold!
#inandout
#lessthan24hrs
#whisky
#whiskybusiness
#lovewhatyoudo
#inandout
#lessthan24hrs
#whisky
#whiskybusiness
#lovewhatyoudo
February 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It's time to journey back to the Mother City after a memorable evening with stunning whiskies and amazing people in the City of Gold!
#inandout
#lessthan24hrs
#whisky
#whiskybusiness
#lovewhatyoudo
#inandout
#lessthan24hrs
#whisky
#whiskybusiness
#lovewhatyoudo
February 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Where did your bike take you this morning?
Mine crossed the valley for some fresh air!
Fires are under control on the S & W slopes but still burning on the E & N. Firefighters work tirelessly to protect farms & families!
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
Mine crossed the valley for some fresh air!
Fires are under control on the S & W slopes but still burning on the E & N. Firefighters work tirelessly to protect farms & families!
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
February 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Where did your bike take you this morning?
Mine crossed the valley for some fresh air!
Fires are under control on the S & W slopes but still burning on the E & N. Firefighters work tirelessly to protect farms & families!
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
Mine crossed the valley for some fresh air!
Fires are under control on the S & W slopes but still burning on the E & N. Firefighters work tirelessly to protect farms & families!
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
This mornings bike ride, tonight's reality!
A raging South Easter & a fire on Groenberg!
Absolutely nothing anyone can do tonight, but pray for the farming community situated around the mountain! 🙏 😢
#mtb
#summerfires
#southeaster
#capedoctor
#viewfromabalcony
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
A raging South Easter & a fire on Groenberg!
Absolutely nothing anyone can do tonight, but pray for the farming community situated around the mountain! 🙏 😢
#mtb
#summerfires
#southeaster
#capedoctor
#viewfromabalcony
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
February 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This mornings bike ride, tonight's reality!
A raging South Easter & a fire on Groenberg!
Absolutely nothing anyone can do tonight, but pray for the farming community situated around the mountain! 🙏 😢
#mtb
#summerfires
#southeaster
#capedoctor
#viewfromabalcony
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
A raging South Easter & a fire on Groenberg!
Absolutely nothing anyone can do tonight, but pray for the farming community situated around the mountain! 🙏 😢
#mtb
#summerfires
#southeaster
#capedoctor
#viewfromabalcony
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
Where did your bike take you this morning!
After my all too short break, it was a dawn ride to beat the high day temps!
Can't believe a week ago I was fishing in the Indian Ocean! 🎣
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
#onepedalstrokeatatime
#deepseafishing
#oceansblue
After my all too short break, it was a dawn ride to beat the high day temps!
Can't believe a week ago I was fishing in the Indian Ocean! 🎣
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
#onepedalstrokeatatime
#deepseafishing
#oceansblue
February 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Where did your bike take you this morning!
After my all too short break, it was a dawn ride to beat the high day temps!
Can't believe a week ago I was fishing in the Indian Ocean! 🎣
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
#onepedalstrokeatatime
#deepseafishing
#oceansblue
After my all too short break, it was a dawn ride to beat the high day temps!
Can't believe a week ago I was fishing in the Indian Ocean! 🎣
#mtb
#mtblife
#heartWellington 🇿🇦
#onepedalstrokeatatime
#deepseafishing
#oceansblue
The full "snow" moon from the east coast of Zanzibar!
#viewfromarestaurant
#specialtimes #specialplace
#viewfromarestaurant
#specialtimes #specialplace
February 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The full "snow" moon from the east coast of Zanzibar!
#viewfromarestaurant
#specialtimes #specialplace
#viewfromarestaurant
#specialtimes #specialplace
Bye for a few days!
🏖🥂🍹
🏖🥂🍹
February 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Bye for a few days!
🏖🥂🍹
🏖🥂🍹
Where did your bike take you this morning!
Mine, on a cool summer's day, into the vineyards above Bosman Wines and Val du Charron.
Blessed to live and ride in Wellington. 🇿🇦
#mtb
#mtblife
#wildboartrails
#heartWellington
#onepedalstrokeatatime
Mine, on a cool summer's day, into the vineyards above Bosman Wines and Val du Charron.
Blessed to live and ride in Wellington. 🇿🇦
#mtb
#mtblife
#wildboartrails
#heartWellington
#onepedalstrokeatatime
February 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Where did your bike take you this morning!
Mine, on a cool summer's day, into the vineyards above Bosman Wines and Val du Charron.
Blessed to live and ride in Wellington. 🇿🇦
#mtb
#mtblife
#wildboartrails
#heartWellington
#onepedalstrokeatatime
Mine, on a cool summer's day, into the vineyards above Bosman Wines and Val du Charron.
Blessed to live and ride in Wellington. 🇿🇦
#mtb
#mtblife
#wildboartrails
#heartWellington
#onepedalstrokeatatime
Finished off my visit to the City of Gold with an amazing The Glenlivet tasting led by brand ambassador Taneale at the Whisky Vault.
Eight incredible limited & rare whiskies.
It's definitely a night to remember for the members!
#TheWhiskyVault 🇿🇦
#whiskyexperiences
#whiskyevents
Eight incredible limited & rare whiskies.
It's definitely a night to remember for the members!
#TheWhiskyVault 🇿🇦
#whiskyexperiences
#whiskyevents
January 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Finished off my visit to the City of Gold with an amazing The Glenlivet tasting led by brand ambassador Taneale at the Whisky Vault.
Eight incredible limited & rare whiskies.
It's definitely a night to remember for the members!
#TheWhiskyVault 🇿🇦
#whiskyexperiences
#whiskyevents
Eight incredible limited & rare whiskies.
It's definitely a night to remember for the members!
#TheWhiskyVault 🇿🇦
#whiskyexperiences
#whiskyevents