Category Archives: Dalmore

A couple of Gordon & MacPhail Drams

Posted on 22 August 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Over the last couple of months I’ve been getting some G&M samples from random distilleries. The ancient Mortlach and slightly less old Benromach have been sitting and waiting for the right time. However, the somewhat younger drams have been piling … Continue reading →

Posted in Craigellachie, Dalmore, Glenallachie | Tagged 1997, 1999, 2001, Connoisseur's Choice, Craigellachie, Dalmore, Free Sample, Glenallachie, Gordon & MacPhail | Leave a comment

Advent Calendar Day 5: Dalmore 15, 40%

Posted on 5 December 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This one deserves a bit of warning. I’ve said before that I don’t like Ledaig, but this year I’ve been proven wrong several times. I also don’t like Dalmore. My dislike for this distillery is based on my limited experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Dalmore | Tagged Advent Calendar, Dalmore, Drinks by the Dram, Highlands, Master of Malt, Richard Paterson | Leave a comment

Age vs. NAS round 2: Dalmore 12 vs Dalmore Valour

Posted on 30 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The second round of NAS vs Non-NAS (or Age Stated) is another pair from around the tiny speck of the North Sea that ends in the Moray Firth. That’s a very creative way of saying that they’re not too far … Continue reading →

Posted in Dalmore | Tagged Big Blind Tasting, Dalmore, Highlands, NAS, Sherry Cask, Valour | Leave a comment

Interactive Studios whisky event #5

Posted on 3 November 2014 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Interactive Studios is a company run by some of my closest friends. I used to work for them until my move to a more northerly homestead caused a too large commute. This was in 2009. I kept working for them … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bar, - Beer, Auchentoshan, Caol Ila, Dalmore, Macallan, Springbank | Tagged 1824 series, Amber, Auchentoshan, Cask Strength, Dalmore, Distiller's Edition, Heartwood, Interactive Studios, Macallan, Springbank | 1 Comment

Dalmore Cask Sample, 17 years old, 55.74%

Posted on 27 September 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

During Maltstock Jon Beach was pulling all kinds of rarities from his bag. This varied from a 1978 Signatory Vintage Port Ellen, to a blend of the first 9 releases popped in a bottle from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dalmore | Tagged Cask Sample, Dalmore, Duty Paid, Highlands, Jon Beach, Maltstock, Whyte & Mackay | Leave a comment