Category Archives: North British

North British 25, 1991, Virgin Heavy Toast Mediam Char Oak Butt, 63.9% – SMWS (G1.15, Could Pacify a Mob)

Posted on 7 October 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

That’s a new one, as far as cask descriptors go! One of these samples that I found on my sample shelf, and a grain whisky to boot. Apart from ‘SMWS G1.15’ there was nothing on the label, so I had … Continue reading →

Posted in - Grain Whisky, North British | Tagged 1991, Diageo, Edinburgh, Edrington, Grain Whisky, Lowlands, North British, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Sherry Cask, SMWS | Leave a comment

Whiskykoning’s “Spring Tasting”

Posted on 18 June 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

As every spring, Rob Stevens / De Whiskykoning hosts a seasonal tasting. Even though tastings couldn’t happen in person, there have been these sets of samples available for us to enjoy at home. Winter Whisky is peated, Summer is Speyside, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1770 Glasgow, Auchentoshan, Bladnoch, Dumbarton, Kingsbarns, North British | Tagged 1770 Glasgow, 1991, 1992, 2000, Auchentoshan, Bladnoch, Bourbon Cask, Dumbarton, Kingsbarns, Lowlands, North British, Sherry Cask, Signatory Vintage, The Grainman, Triple Distilled, Whiskykoning, Wine cask | 3 Comments

1959 times two

Posted on 9 December 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This time around, Tom found another two ancient samples in his cupboard. That means we’re going back to ‘proper’ whisky, after the Loch Ewe shenanigans from last time! The year 1959 has gotten so far out of sight, it … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Malt, - Grain Whisky, - News and Announcements, MacPhail's, North British | Tagged 1959, Blended Malt, Gordon & MacPhail, Grain Whisky, MacPhail's, North British, Signatory, Signatory Vintage, Tom van Engelen | Leave a comment