FNB Whisky Live Festival
Date: 5th to 7th November in Cape Town and 12th to 14th November in Johannesburg
Venue The Cape Town International Convention Centre (5-7 November) and The Sandton Convention Centre (12-14 November)
Contact: For further information please visit www.whiskylivefestival.co.za or e-mail info@whiskylive.co.za

The 2008 FNB Whisky Live Festival aims to take both whisky connoisseurs and novices, alike, on an unforgettable journey through the allure, origins, flavours and history of whisky.

Building on its reputation as the world's biggest and most exciting consumer whisky event, the sixth annual festival will once again attract one of the largest contingents of international whisky distillers and ambassadors to ever have visited South Africa.

More than 180 local and international whiskies – including Scottish, American, South African and Irish brands, as well as whiskies from far afield as Japan, India and Wales – will be showcased.

Festival-goers can sample and learn about a variety of popular and rare whiskies while mingling with the people behind the brands in The Tasting Hall or attend one of the entertaining 12 workshops.

The Tasting Hall will also offer a choice of interactive whisky experiences including the Pyotts Sensory Zone, where visitors can learn how to pair whisky with foods like Portobello cheeses and Von Geusau chocolates.

Patrons will be able to wander into the Liquidchefs Whisky Cocktail Zone and learn how to whip up an exotic mix or enjoy live entertainment while indulging in exquisite up-market deli-style cuisine in the new Food and Entertainment Zone.

Master Scotch distiller, Dewars, will be introducing an interactive Blending Zone, inviting small groups to blend their own whiskies and whisky expert Dave Hughes will be hosting an interactive educational tour on how whisky is made in the Back to Basics Zone.

Tickets: Tickets cost R150 per person and will be available at Computicket from 1 September 2008.

No persons under the age of 18 years old will be allowed into the Tasting Hall, and dedicated driver tickets are available.