It all went down at the Turbine Hall, Newtown in Johannesburg on November 27 2015. Indeed an unforgettable evening that will be forever be etched in my mind, and others of course.
By virtue of being a gathering of legends in the music industry, The Glenlivet Legacy jazz evening was MCd by none other than living legend Shado Twala.
The fourth edition of The Glenlivet Legacy Live was also graced by a community based music Academy of Gauteng- headed by grandfather of jazz (bra) Johnny Mekoa.
“The Glenlivet is the original single malt- founded by George Smith who first licensed the distillery in Scotland in 1824 and his legacy lives on in every bottle of The Glenlivet produced- says the unassuming Triya Govender, Pernod Ricard SA brand manager for Single Malts and Cognacs.
Talking to this reporter Govender says:” This partnership between The Glenlevit brand and our living legends is testament to our beliefs and ethos of honouring them whilst still in their living days.”
15 Year Old French Oak Reserve Character: The rich and exotic one
Colour: Deep and intense gold
Nose: Creamy and rich with buttery notes
Palate: Fruity, nutty flavours
Finish: Lingering trace of sweet almonds and hints of spice Craft facts The 15 Year Old’s distinctive character is the result of selective maturation; a proportion of the spirit is matured in a selection of French Oak casks for a limited period, so as not to overpower the final result.
The Glenlivet was one of the first distilleries to use French Oak in the whisky making process, a technique that has since been imitated by many others. Limousin Oak, which is cut in the Dordogne region of France, is often used to mature fine wines and cognacs.
In the case of The Glenlivet, its low density allows the spirit to penetrate deep into the wood, imparting the expression’s distinctive spiciness.
The French Oak also increases the intensity of the whisky, resulting in a richer and creamier finish.
http://www.theglenlivet.com/the-whisky/the-classic-range
WIN a Glenlivet 15YO Gift Pack which includes a bottle of the 15 Year Old and 2 beautiful whisky glasses.
To win answer the following questions:
*What made of The Glenlivet can be won?
*Who is the Master Distiller and which year was it licensed?
*What colour is The Glenlivet 15YO?
Send your details, name and answers to info@sowetolifemag.co.za or sydney@sowetolifemag.co.za on or before Dec 23 (before end of business day).
NB. The competition is ONLY open to Sowetans or Jhb residences. Sorry!
Since its festive you can either keep the bottle or give it to your better half, after-all its yours’ you can do whatever with it.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you all.
Shalom…
