Author Archives: Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer
Watt Whisky, the second wave
I’ve not really kept track of it, but as far as I am aware, the following five whiskies were the second batch of bottlings that were made available recently. An easy check of their website says the following whiskies are … Continue reading
Posted in - Grain Whisky, Allt-a-Bhainne, Dailuaine, Girvan, Highland Park, Inchgower
Tagged 1991, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008, Allt-a-Bhainne, Bourbon Cask, Dailuaine, Girvan, Grain Whisky, HIghland Park, Highlands, Inchgower, Islands, Mark Watt, Orkney, Port Cask, Speyside
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How about them apples? Six “Marquis de la Pomme” reviewed
Several years ago I participated in a Calvados bottle-share from one of my then-booze-sharing-buddies. The group I was part of has long since died out, most likely because of overstimulation. I like Calvados. I generally like brandy in many ways, … Continue reading
Posted in Calvados, Marquis de la Pomme
Tagged 1956, 1968, 1971, 1972, Calvados, Marquis de la Pomme, Normandy
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Kilchoman, Fino Sherry Butt, 2020 release, 46%
This whisky is a recipe for success. The two main reasons for that are the fact that Kilchoman generally makes good whisky AND I love Fino Sherry casks used for whisky. Combine those two, and you get the coastal notes … Continue reading
Glenmorangie 15, 2005-2020, 58.1% – SMWS 125.77 (Graceful Elegance)
I’m not entirely sure how gracefully elegant a 58.1% whisky will be, especially not as a first dram, but let’s give it a go. It’s been a while since I had an SMWS bottling, and I didn’t doubt long to … Continue reading
Posted in Glenmorangie
Tagged 2005, Bourbon Cask, Glenmorangie, Highlands, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Sherry Cask, SMWS
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Mortlach ‘Sherry Beast’, Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish, 61.5% – Cooper’s Choice
When things are announced as a ‘sherry beast’ you can generally tell they’re going to sell well. When they are also a Mortlach, you can bet they’re going to sell even faster. But honestly, when something is a sherry beast, … Continue reading
Posted in Mortlach
Tagged Cooper's Choice, Dufftown, Mortlach, Sherry Cask, Speyside
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Closing the door on 2020
Fair warning: I’m going to ramble. Let’s do some reviewing of 2020, shall we? Of course, there’s a million other pages out there doing that, going on about how Corona affected their lives and their livelihood and such. I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in - News and Announcements
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BenRiach 1981-2010, 28yo, Bourbon Barrel 2589, 51.6%
I saved this bottle for seven years before I opened it. From a luxury position, I bought this because it caught my eye when I was at De Druiventuin in 2012 to swap some of my Ardbeg bottles for a … Continue reading
Kilkerran 11, 2006-2017, Rum Barrel, 57.7% – Cadenhead’s Warehouse Tasting
Another find in the sample stash. I started writing these tasting notes a bit apprehensive. Over the years there have been quite some Kilkerrans that I didn’t enjoy much. In my opinion it ranks just above Hazelburn as a brand. … Continue reading
Posted in Glengyle, Kilkerran
Tagged 2006, Cadenhead, Campbeltown, Glengyle, Kilkerran, Rum Cask, Warehouse tasting
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Benromach 21, 43%
When typing Benromach I always have to correct it once, because I type BenRomach, like it’s another Speyside distillery some miles south of Forres. Anyway, I never had Benromach on my radar, until they released their previous version of the … Continue reading
Malt Fascination 