Tag Archives: 1997

Some goodies from Springbank

Posted on 28 September 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Springbank has long been one of my favorite (if not the favorite) distilleries in Scotland. I really liked them early on in my ‘whisky journey’, but especially since I visited the place in 2010 with my wife, I’ve been hooked. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hazelburn, Springbank | Tagged 1997, Campbeltown, CV, Hazelburn, Private Cask, Sherry Cask, Springbank | 3 Comments

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

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 →

Posted in - Armagnac, - Blended Malt, - Blended Whisky, - Irish Whiskey, Ardmore, Benrinnes, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Glen Elgin, Glen Garioch, Glenrothes, Imperial, Jameson, Longmorn, Longrow, Tamnavulin, Tullibardine | Tagged - Armagnac, 12 Barrels, 1967, 1975, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009, Adelphi, Ardlair, Ardmore, Benrinnes, Blended Malt, Blended Whisky, Bowmore, Bunnahbhain, Creative Whisky Company, Fascadale, Fine de Bourgogne, First Cask, France, Glen Elgin, Glen Garioch, Glenalba, Glenrothes, Haig, Highlands, Hospices de Beaune, Imperial, Irish Whiskey, Islay, Jameson, Jewels of Scotland, Kintra, Lidl, LMDW, Lombard, Longmorn, Longrow, Royal Mile Whiskies, Signatory, Speyside, Springbank Society, Tamnavulin, The Whisky Agency, Tullibardine, Vaghi | 3 Comments

Highland Park 1997-2008, 10yo, Cask 5820, 57.6% – Gordon & MacPhail Reserve

Posted on 14 September 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When this bottling came out in 2008, it happened to be around early autumn when the Whisky by the Sea festival was held in Vlissingen. I was there with my friend TT and we ended up talking to Michiel Wigman … Continue reading →

Posted in Highland Park | Tagged 1997, Gordon & MacPhail, HIghland Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, Reserve, Sherry Cask | Leave a comment

Clynelish 1997-2014, 53.3% – Liquid Art

Posted on 9 April 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Most people know I love Clynelish. Luckily, there have been a lot of awesome bottlings over the years varying from a couple years to a couple of decades old. In the last couple of years, the more recent bottlings that … Continue reading →

Posted in Clynelish | Tagged 1997, Clynelish, Free Sample, Highlands, Liquid Art | Leave a comment

Arran 16yo, 1997-2014, 50.1% – OB for The Whisky Fair 2014

Posted on 3 April 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Last year a friend of mine bought this Arran based on the good reviews Arran was getting in general. He was happy with this bottle and spared me a sample. By these means I can review yet another Arran! Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Arran | Tagged 1997, Arran, Isle of Arran, Limburg, Lochranza, Private Cask, Sherry Hogshead, The Whisky Fair | Leave a comment