Tag Archives: 2011

Ben Nevis 9, 2011-2020, Bourbon Barrels, 46% – Signatory Vintage

Posted on 28 April 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When a new Ben Nevis pops up, I am automatically enthusiastic, since most of them are very good nowadays. When that one is young I get a little bit less thrilled, but when it’s only about € 40, that kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Ben Nevis | Tagged 2011, Ben Nevis, Bourbon Cask, Fort William, Highlands, Signatory Vintage | Leave a comment

Tomatin 7yo, 2011-2018, 59.6% – 12 Barrels

Posted on 23 August 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

12 Barrels is a ‘bottler’ from The Netherlands. Apart from the fact that they’ve bottled some casks, they’re more like a club of friends who happen to own a couple of casks than anything else. Anyway, last year they released … Continue reading →

Posted in - News and Announcements, Tomatin | Tagged 12 Barrels, 2011, Highlands, Sherry Cask, Tomatin | Leave a comment

Cadenhead’s bottle-share

Posted on 21 January 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Towards the end of last October I did yet another ‘last’ bottle share of the year. The last one because I had been stressing my wallet, and everyone else’s in my sharing group. Of course, that wasn’t true and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Glen Grant, Glenlossie, Inchgower, Paul John | Tagged 1992, 1993, 2009, 2011, Bourbon Cask, Cadenhead, Glen Grant, Glenlossie, Inchgower, India, Indian whisky, Paul John, Sherry Cask, Single Cask, Small Batch, Speyside | Leave a comment

BTC 2016, sample 3: Kilchoman 5, Sauternes Cask, 50%

Posted on 9 December 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Diminishing returns, already. But at least I’ve got another couple of points. 13, just for the ABV this time. I expected this whisky to be a Longrow because of its minerality, but it turned out to be a wine cask … Continue reading →

Posted in Kilchoman | Tagged 2011, Blind Tasting Competition, Islay, Kilchoman, Usquebaugh Society, Wine cask | Leave a comment

A whisky tasting with Jock Shaw – part 2

Posted on 20 May 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The second bit of the tasting review. A tasting organized by Drinks & Gifts for the customers of the shop, hosted by Jock Shaw. I described the tasting itself yesterday, and don’t have much to add to it. Jock was … Continue reading →

Posted in Ardmore, Kilchoman, Undisclosed | Tagged 2011, Ardmore, Bourbon Cask, Bresser & Timmer, Cooper's Choice, Highlands, Islay, Kilchoman, Laggan Mill, NAS, Sherry Cask, Undisclosed Distillery | Leave a comment