Category Archives: – Japanese Whisky

Karuizawa Noh, 32yo, 1976-2009, 63%, cask #6719

Posted on 8 August 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Ever since I tried my first Karuizawa I’ve been a fan of this distillery’s products. The first one wasn’t even one from a rich sherry cask like only they knew how to do. It was a Japanese wine cask. One … Continue reading →

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The Blog Birthday Bash #3

Posted on 5 August 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Another year, another party. Since last year worked out really well, I decided to do it kind of the same this time around. Booze and barbecue. Last Saturday was the exact date I started blogging three years ago, on a … Continue reading →

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Nikka Coffey Grain, 45%, 50cl

Posted on 19 April 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The Coffey Grain whiskies from Nikka come in two shapes: 45% regular releases and ridiculously strong single casks (think of 60% to 63% ABV). I have tried one or two of the strong ones and found them to be to … Continue reading →

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Yoichi 25, 1983-2009, Japanese oak matured, 58.9% – SMWS

Posted on 18 April 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s been ages since I reviewed any of the samples from the SMWS I have sitting on my to-taste shelf. This has to do with a lot of ‘commercial’ samples I got which I handle on a higher priority basis. … Continue reading →

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Hakushu 18, 43.5%

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I have had this bottle in my collection for about 4 years, I think. Therefore, and since it was dwindling not too fast at the end I thought it time to empty it. Part three of this week’s empty-bottle-project. Not … Continue reading →

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Top drams of 2012

Posted on 29 December 2012 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Just as I did last year, the last week of December is spent on reviewing everything that’s happened during this solar orbit. Yesterday I listed my favorite records of 2012, and today it’s time for the top whiskies. Again, like … Continue reading →

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