Category Archives: Royal Brackla

Hielander Whisky Festival 2024

Posted on 12 February 2024 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Today’s post is going to be a quick photo dump of last Saturday’s afternoon session at the Hielander Whisky Festival. Last year we skipped it due to a family weekend in the Ardennes, but this year we went back to … Continue reading →

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Royal Brackla 1983-1997, 57.5% – Scott’s Selection

Posted on 14 June 2023 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Leave it to Scott’s Selection to hide almost all information about a whisky by not putting it on their label. “Matured in oakwood casks”. Sure, you mean you didn’t break the law. That’s an achievement… Anyway, old whisky from a … Continue reading →

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Royal Brackla 18, Palo Cortado Finish, 46%

Posted on 16 June 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This whisky was part of De Whiskykoning’s Autumn tasting from last year. In the middle of all the lockdowns there were sample packs instead of physical tastings with a bit of Youtube guidance. Good fun, although a bit less interactive … Continue reading →

Posted in Royal Brackla | Tagged Highlands, Palo Cortado, Royal Brackla, Sherry Cask, Whiskykoning | Leave a comment

Royal Brackla 13, 2006-2020, Sherry Hogshead 20-1301, 51.7% – Valinch & Mallet

Posted on 8 July 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I don’t try many Royal Bracklas, for some reason. Even though they seem to be getting a bit more regular from independent bottlers. And then this one recently showed up in the bag of a whisky buddy. Of course, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Royal Brackla | Tagged 2006, Highlands, Royal Brackla, Sherry Cask, Valinch & Mallet, Young Masters Edition | Leave a comment

Blog Birthday Bash #5

Posted on 3 August 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Today is the 5th birthday of my blog. Almost 1250 posts in, with a couple thousand visitors every month, I’m still having fun doing this. To celebrate, ever since the first birthday in 2010, I invite a couple of friends … Continue reading →

Posted in - American Whiskey, - Grain Whisky, - Irish Whiskey, Arran, BenRiach, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bushmills, Caledonian, Clynelish, Cooley, Dailuaine, Glenfarclas, Glengoyne, Glentauchers, Heaven Hill, Highland Park, Littlemill, Millburn, Royal Brackla, Tamdhu, Tomatin, Undisclosed | Tagged 1965, 1974, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2003, 2006, Adelphi, Arran, BenRiach, Berry Brothers and Rudd, Blackadder, Bourbon Cask, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Cadenhead's, Caledonian, Cask Ends, Clan Denny, Clynelish, Cooley Bushmills, Dailuaine, Decades, Distillery Only, Feis Ile, Friends of the Classic Malts, Futures, Glenfarclas, Glengoyne, Glentauchers, Grain Whiskey, Hammerfall, Hand Filled, HIghland Park, Highlands, Irish Whiskey, Islands, Islay, Liquid Sun, Littlemill, Lowlands, Moon Import, NAS, Orkney, Raw Cask, Schloss Whisky, Sherry Cask, Signatory, Speyside, Tamdhu, The Nectar of the Daily Drams, The Ultimate, Tomatin, Undisclosed Distillery, Whisky Auction, X4 | 4 Comments

Blind Tasting Competition 2 – Royal Brackla, 33yo, 1976, 43% – MacKillop’s Choice

Posted on 8 December 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I’ve got points! 20 because I had the ABV right, and 20 since I guessed a distillery from the same region. The last bit feels like cheating a bit since Balblair (my guess) and Royal Brackla are rather far apart. … Continue reading →

Posted in Royal Brackla | Tagged Balblair, Blind Tasting Competition, Highlands, Royal Brackla, Usquebaugh Society | 4 Comments