Author Archives: Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer
Don Fernando Tequila Añejo, 38%
Until March 2006 Tequila Añejo was the oldest kind of tequila and it meant nothing more than ‘aged for over a year’. Back then a fourth category was introduced named ‘Extra Añejo’ which is aged over three years. This, to … Continue reading
Scorpion Mezcal Añejo, 40%
The final drink from the Twitter Tasting and the one that diverges from the tequila path a little bit. The difference, as far as I know is that Mezcal doesn’t necessarily have to be made in the Jalisco state, around … Continue reading
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Reposado, 40%
Tequila Reposado is the kind of tequila that has been in a cask for a short while. This while ranges from 2 months to 1 year, according to wikipedia. After that it becomes tequila añejo, with some more time in … Continue reading
Tequila 30-30, 100% Agava, 40%
Last week there was a Twitter tasting consisting of 3 tequilas and one mezcal. I was compelled to join in since I like Elise, who hosted it. Also, I had never had tequila before, ever. Only in cocktails where the … Continue reading
Auchentoshan Heartwood, 43%
Last year Auchentoshan released a couple of new bottlings for travel retail. These are the Springwood, Heartwood, Cooper’s Reserve, Silver Oak and Solera. Since I have not been travelling since then I have not seen them in shops but I … Continue reading
Finlaggan Old Reserve, 40%
Finlaggan Old Reserve is a budget whisky which I picked up about two or three years ago for about € 25 at De Whiskykoning. There also is a cask strength version but we’re not sure if it’s the same whisky … Continue reading
Imperial 16, 1994-2011, 57.4%, Bottled for The Whisky Shop Dufftown – Gordon & MacPhail Exclusive
Another sample I picked up at Maltstock. I think. I don’t know much about it, but I know I generally enjoy Imperial. Although, I never bougt a drop since I don’t think it is that special after all. It weirdly … Continue reading
Abhainn Dearg – Spirit of Lewis, 40%, cask # 102010
One of the first official whiskies spirits from Abhainn Dearg released in 2011. They can’t have many releases since they only started distilling in 2008. I have bought a couple of bottles from the first spirit they released at first and … Continue reading
Ledaig 8, 61%, 2001-2010 – Daily Drams
I have always found the Daily Dram a bit of a curious name. It kind of contrasts with the ‘drink responsibly’ statement found everywhere. They do produce a number of rather good whiskies that are sort of affordable. Not that … Continue reading
Springbank 21, 46% – 1998
A rather old bottling of Springbank 21. According to Rob at De Whiskykoning (I’ve been mentioning him and his shop a lot, lately) “the best whisky ever made“. He apparently has a few cases of it on his ‘retirement pallet’ … Continue reading
Malt Fascination 