Tag Archives: 1989

Girvan 27, 1989-2017, Bourbon Barrel 167863, 51.4% – Càrn Mòr Celebration of the Cask

Posted on 25 February 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Let’s start with a disclaimer. I generally don’t care much for grain whisky. In most cases, especially in the last eight years or so, I consider it to be bottled too young. Before then, there were lots of really tasty … Continue reading →

Posted in - Grain Whisky, Girvan | Tagged 1989, Advent Calendar, Bourbon Cask, Carn Mor, Celebration of the Cask, Fiddler's, Girvan, Grain Whisky, Lowlands, Morrison and MacKay | Leave a comment

Bunnahabhain 1989-2018, 28yo, 42% – King’s Court Whisky Society

Posted on 21 June 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This whisky, which is technically undisclosed and named as ‘From the northernmost distillery on Islay’ is, of course, a Bunnahabhain. The entire fact that it’s from the late eighties and unpeated made that clear without any further thought. I got … Continue reading →

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Speyburn 1989-2013, 46% – Gordon & MacPhail

Posted on 3 February 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Speyburn. One of these rather unknown distilleries that’s not open to the general public, but who are trying to make headway with all kinds of cool Christmas marketing. At the end of 2017 I got one of those Christmas sweaters … Continue reading →

Posted in Speyburn | Tagged 1989, Connoisseur's Choice, Gordon & MacPhail, Sherry Cask, Speyburn, Speyside | Leave a comment

Strathisla 25, 1989, 56.1% – SMWS (58.15 – Gravitas in a Glass)

Posted on 28 May 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I think that virtually all whisky lovers I’ve ever met agree on the fact that old Strathisla is a great thing. Those sherry casks that were mainly bottled by Gordon & MacPhail with their retro labels are stunning drinks, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Strathisla | Tagged 1989, Bourbon Cask, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, SMWS, Speyside, Strathisla | Leave a comment

Clynelish 23, 24 and 24, all from Adelphi

Posted on 14 July 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A while ago I did a bottle share with three Clynelishes About every second post on this blog starts like that nowadays. And if it doesn’t start with it, there’s mention of some kind of share down the line. This … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bottle share, Clynelish | Tagged 1989, 1990, Adelphi, Bottle Share, Bourbon Cask, Cask Strength, Clynelish, Diageo, Highlands | Leave a comment

Glenrothes 1989-2016, 26yo, 53.8% – Single Malts of Scotland

Posted on 29 March 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s been almost two weeks since I’ve put anything on this here blog, but there’s going to be more on that in a future post. Hopefully the near future. This Glenrothes was bottled by the guys at Speciality Drinks Limited, … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenrothes | Tagged 1989, Bourbon casks, Glenrothes, SIngle Malts of Scotland, Speciality Drinks Ltd., Speyside, The Whisky Exchange | Leave a comment

The sixth annual Blog Birthday Bash

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This here blog has been around for six years already. The actual date was August third, but that passed rather eventless. However, last Saturday was the annual barbecue-and-booze celebration. I made the fairly predictable huge hunks of pork again, although … Continue reading →

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Bad ass whisky tasting at De Whiskykoning

Posted on 18 April 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Last Friday was the day I booked a tasting at my favorite whisky shop. We went to Den Bosch, to De Whiskykoning (who has a new web site, by the way) with some friends for the bad ass whisky tasting. … Continue reading →

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Hielander Whisky Festival 2016

Posted on 14 February 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yesterday I went to another awesome session of the Hielander Whisky Festival in Alkmaar. I took some pictures, but obviously not of everything I tried. I am far too forgetful for that, and I also don’t want to disclose my … Continue reading →

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Burnside 1989-2014, 24 years old, 51.7% – Whiskybase

Posted on 4 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This is a blended malt, in a way. Well, officially it is. It’s a cask of Balvenie, teaspooned with Glenfiddich. So actually, it’s just Balvenie which they put some Glenfiddich in to make sure no one can call it that. … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Malt, Balvenie, Glenfiddich | Tagged 1989, Balvenie, Blended Malt, Burnside, Glenfiddich, Speyside, Tea spooned, Whiskybase | 1 Comment