Raising a Glass to South African Whisky at Whisky Live 2025

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GUEST: Leandri Bosch – Brand Home Manager, James Sedgwick Distillery, Home of South African Whisky

Whisky lovers, take note Whisky Live 2025 is almost here! From 13–15 November at The Galleria in Sandton, the world’s finest whiskies will share the spotlight with South Africa’s own award-winning brands. Among them is Three Ships Whisky, crafted at the James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington and recently crowned World’s Best Blended Whisky at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards in London.

In this conversation on Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi, Leandri Bosch, Brand Home Manager at the James Sedgwick Distillery, shares what makes South African whisky so distinctive from its warm climate and bold maturation process to its spirit of innovation and experimentation.
6 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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