Malts and blends

Don't  know your single malts from your blends? Then perhaps the Whiskeys of the World Tasting at The Globe Restaurant is for you.

On Wednesday October 26, ‘Whiskey ambassador’ Cameron Thompson will guide you through the unique facets of Irish, Scotch and American whisky.

The educational tasting plans to include highlights from the Jameson, Glenlivet, Chivas Regal distilleries and more.

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If Highland malts aren’t quite your thing, then perhaps Must Winebar’s special beer dinner is more up your alley. On October 20, beers from India, Thailand, Germany and Belgium will join many more during the beer-alicious frenzy.

In what other month would you have such an event, complete with a registered beer expert to guide guests through the foamy favourites, all to be matched with some of Russel Blaikie’s beer-friendly food.

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But if it is vino that truly floats your boat, why not join some of New Zealand’s pre-eminent winemakers at the Hyatt Hotel on October 16 during the NZ Wine Fair 2005. A total of 85 wines from NZ’s top 25 wineries will be poured.