Author Archives: Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

About Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I'm very interested in booze, with a focus on whisky. I like to listen to loads of music and play lots of Magic: the Gathering, and board games too. I'm married to Anneke, have two daughters Ot and Cato, a son Moos and a cat called Kikker (which means Frog, in Dutch). I live in Krommenie, The Netherlands.

Amrut 5, 2015-2021, Ex-Bourbon Cask 3734, 60% – OB for the Members of Whiskybase

Posted on 18 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

And yes, I got a bottle of this before it sold out, and then never gave it enough priority for a timely review. India is not the first country that comes to mind when thinking about single malt whisky, but … Continue reading →

Posted in - World Whisky, Amrut | Tagged 2005, Amrut, Bourbon Cask, India, Indian whisky, Whiskybase, World Whisky | Leave a comment

Bunnahabhain Mòine 15, 2005-2021, PX Finish, 55.3% – The Duchess

Posted on 17 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This time it’s not Archives’ tropical fish, generally from around Samoa, but a more ‘local’ series of animals. Animals found in the United Kingdom, if I’m not mistaken, from Dutch independent bottler The Duchess. The label is, not entirely surprising, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bunnahabhain | Tagged 2005, Best of Whiskies, Best of Wines, Bunnahabhain, Hans Dillesse, Islay, Scotch, Sherry Cask, Single Malt, The Duchess, Whiskey, Whisky | 1 Comment

Lagg 3, Kilmory Edition, 2019-2023, ex-Bourbon Barrel, 46%

Posted on 14 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When Tom’s review of this new Arran based distillery got published, I figured it was his enthusiasm for new distilleries that warranted the high rating of Lagg’s Kilmory Edition. Generally I tend to be a bit less thrilled with these … Continue reading →

Posted in Lagg | Tagged Arran, Bourbon Cask, Islands, Isle of Arran, Kilmory, Lagg, Tom van Engelen | 1 Comment

Bushmills 10, 40% – Imported by F.lli Ramazzotti

Posted on 13 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A curveball. This bottling of Bushmills 10 is one from the 1990s, if my information is correct. That also means that the distillate is from the 1980s at the latest. Therefore it should be quite a ways different than current … Continue reading →

Posted in - Irish Whiskey, Bushmills | Tagged Bushmills, Ireland, Irish Whiskey | Leave a comment

Westward American Single Malt, Virgin Oak, 45%

Posted on 12 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A whisky I tried a little while ago, when sitting outside in the shade on a warm day. Sounds like the perfect setting for American whisky to me! This one was part of a tasting I tried participating in a … Continue reading →

Posted in - American Whiskey, Westward Whiskey | Tagged American Whiskey, American Whisky, Oregon, Portland, Virgin oak cask, Westward | Leave a comment

Ben Nevis 1995-2023, Moscatel Finish, 52.6% – Berry Bros. & Rudd for Kirsch Import

Posted on 11 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Goodie goodie goodie! Ben Nevis from the mid nineties! That promises a massive fruit bomb over a nice but gentle Highland character. Ever so slightly funky because, after all, it still is Ben Nevis! This specific cask was bottled for … Continue reading →

Posted in Ben Nevis | Tagged 1995, Ben Nevis, Berry Brothers and Rudd, Highlands, Kirsch Import, Sherry Cask | 2 Comments

Sutherland 5, Highland Blended Malt, 48.5% – Thompson Brothers for the 20th Anniversary of Whiskyfun.com

Posted on 10 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A five year old whisky that’s being released at about € 110 must be something special, right? It does remind me a little bit of Compass Box’s 3 year old from a couple of years ago. This bottling was done … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Malt, Brora, Clynelish, Dornoch | Tagged Blended Malt, Brora, Clynelish, Dornoch, Phil and Simon Thompson, Phil Thompson, Serge Valentin, Simon Thompson, Sutherland, Thompson Bros, Whiskyfun | 1 Comment

Haran 10, 2012-2023, Iberian Hogshead 143, 52.5% – Beek Spirits

Posted on 7 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Even though it’s a Dutch independent bottler, it’s the first review of any Beek Spirit on the blog. So far, the products have either not been whisky or not something that peaked my interest. Then, this came out. A Spanish … Continue reading →

Posted in Acha, Haran | Tagged 2012, Acha, Beek Spirits, Haran, Iberian oak, Spain, Spanish Whisky | Leave a comment

Kornog 2006-2022, Barrel 12107, 50.9% – Berry Bros. & Rudd

Posted on 6 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Ever since going on holiday to Brittany a couple of times I kind of have a weak spot for the area. Unfortunately, I was there with little kids and the distilleries of Brittany were hours away from where I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Glann ar Mor, Kornog | Tagged 2006, Bourbon Cask, Bretagne, Brittany, France, French Whisky, Glann ar Mor, Kornog, World Whisky | 2 Comments

Kilkerran 17, Triple Distilled, 57.5% – Open Day 2023

Posted on 5 July 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s always a good thing when friends to go to special occasions and bring back special occasion booze! In this case it was ‘Erik Elixir’ that went to Campbeltown and decided the 17 year old Kilkerran bottled for the Campbeltown … Continue reading →

Posted in Glengyle, Kilkerran | Tagged Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Campbeltown Malts Festival, Glengyle, Kilkerran, Open Day, Springbank, Triple Distilled | 1 Comment