Author Archives: Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer
Karuizawa, Noh Whisky, 1977-2008, 62.8%
The Karuizawas that came out when they were only starting to get popular were bottlings that were of stunning quality, and fairly affordable compared to a lot of other bottlings by Scottish distilleries. Those times have come and gone and … Continue reading
Posted in - Japanese Whisky, Karuizawa
Tagged Ama the Fisher-girl, Japan, Kamiasobi, Karuizawa, La Maison du Whisky, Noh Whisky, Number One Drinks, Sherry Butt
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Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend, 46%
Hankey Bannister is a brand of blended whiskies inspired by recipes from a century ago. Of course, this is what all smaller brands of blended whiskies proclaim and they can, since there is almost no one who can verify whether … Continue reading
Killepitsch Kräuterlikör, 42%
This review has been a long time coming. I got a bottle of this liquor from Franck Lieck, back when he was still blogging. It might have been over a year by now. The liquor is a product from Düsseldorf, … Continue reading
Posted in Liquor
Tagged Düsseldorf, Frank Lieck, Germany, Killepitsch, Kräuterlikör, Liquor
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Regarding whisky prices
I’ve been meaning to write an article about the prices of whisky in the last couple of years. I just can’t seem to put it to words in exactly the way I want it. What it boils down to, without … Continue reading
Posted in - News and Announcements
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Ben Nevis 1984-2002, 61.2% – Blackadder Raw Cask
It’s been ages since I properly reviewed a Blackadder whisky, and for some reason it’s been even longer since I ever bought one. Come to think of it, the last one I bought was the 1981 Lochside, probably back in … Continue reading
Posted in Ben Nevis
Tagged Ben Nevis, Blackadder, De Whiskykoning, Highlands, Raw Cask, Western Highlands
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A short impression of De Whiskykoning’s Bottoms-Up tasting
Yesterday was the annual Bottoms Up tasting. I was invited becaus I went to (or brought enough people to) tastings last year. I hope I make it again for next year. I didn’t take any in depth notes because I … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, Bowmore, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Linlithgow, Lochside, North Port, Springbank, St. Magdalene, Wild Turkey
Tagged 's Hertogenbosch, Blackadder, Bourbon, Cadenhead, Campbeltown, De Whiskykoning, Den Bosch, Feis Ile, Islay, Kentucky, Lagavulin, Linlithgow, Lochside, Lowlands, North Port, Raw Cask, SMWS, Speyside, Springbank, St. Magdalene, The Ultimate, USA, Wild Turkey
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Balcones True Blue TB-12-6, 58%
I’ve tried Balcones’ True Blue whiskey before, about 2 years ago. Back then I wasn’t thrilled but at least it was better than the Baby Blue. I don’t think the sample has been finished and it might just be sitting … Continue reading
Pappy Van Winkle 15, 53.5%
Pappy Van Winkle has been rather popular for a couple of years now with prices soaring to ridiculous heights. Even the Family Reserve Rye 13 year old that Marco and I bought together about two years ago for about € … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, Pappy Van Winkle, Stitzel Weller
Tagged Bourbon, Kentucky, Pappy Van Winkle, Stitzel Weller, USA, wheated bourbon
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Old Potrero 18th Century Style Spirit, 62.3%, California Only
From the luxurious to the obscure. Old Potrero is a product from Anchor Brewing in San Francisco, where they occasionally distill some ‘old style’ spirits and whiskey. What they mostly product is Single Malt, Rye Whiskey and 18th Century Style … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, Old Potrero
Tagged 18th Century Style, Anchor Brewing, Anchor Steam, California, Old Potrero, Rye Malt, USA
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Yoichi Single Cask 16, 1991-2007, #129493, 62%
Ever since I tasted my first Japanese whisky, the Taketsuru 17, I’ve been a fan of the barley distillates of the land of the rising sun. I tasted that Taketsuru right after I bought it in 2007. Back then it … Continue reading
Malt Fascination 