Tag Archives: Bunnahabhain

Bunnahabhain, 2018

Posted on 23 April 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Exactly two weeks ago was the day we visited Bunnahabhain Distillery. I did visit it before in 2010, but I didn’t do a tour back then. There wasn’t enough time during our stay on Islay to also take in the … Continue reading →

Posted in - Distillery, Bunnahabhain | Tagged Bourbon Cask, Bunnahabhain, Distillery tour, Islay, Manzanilla cask, Marsala cask, Scotland 2018, Sherry Cask, Warehouse tasting | Leave a comment

Bunnahabhain 1987-2014, 26yo, Sherry butt, 49.8% – Berry Brothers and Rudd

Posted on 2 April 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

In seven days I’ll be at Bunnahabhain Distillery, or maybe I’ve just left to go have lunch somewhere. We’ve planned the tour and warehouse tasting and I’m looking forward a lot. I’ve only ever been at the distillery without doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Bunnahabhain | Tagged 1987, Berry Brothers and Rudd, Blog Birthday Bash, Bunnahabhain, Islay, Sherry Cask | Leave a comment

Bunnahabhain 1988-2016, 28yo, 46.8% – Single Malts of Scotland

Posted on 13 March 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Another sample in the box of Rorschach samples from Speciality Drinks Ltd. was this old Bunnahabhain whisky. Seeing this got my interest peaked since the vintages from 1987 to 1989 are generally quite spectacular for Bunnahabhain. I’ve worked my way … Continue reading →

Posted in Bunnahabhain | Tagged 1988, Bunnahabhain, Free Sample, Islay, SIngle Malts of Scotland, Speciality Drinks Ltd. | Leave a comment

Two young Bunnahabhains, peated vs. unpeated

Posted on 6 January 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Like yesterday’s duo of Caol Ila whiskies, today we’re trying two Bunnahabhains. Yesterday the comparison was in the differring alcohol percentages, today those are the same, but one whisky is peated, while the other one is more to the traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in Bunnahabhain | Tagged 2006, Bunnahabhain, Free Sample, Gordon & MacPhail, Islay, The MacPhail's Collection | 1 Comment

BTC Sample 16: Bunnahabhain 1991-2014, 46%, Wemyss ‘A Thread of Smoke’

Posted on 22 December 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yesterday’s Whatsapp discussion with SA, on the forum as ‘SigaarJood’ (he can state things like that without it being discriminatory because he’s part of a minority): Me: You’re getting a light smoke too? I’m sure as hell liking it, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bunnahabhain | Tagged 1991, Blind Tasting Competition, Bunnahabhain, Islay, Usquebaugh Society, Wemyss | Leave a comment

Black Bull 40 #1, Black Bull 40 #4 and a rant on Black Bull 40

Posted on 28 July 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A lot of bull in this post, and that might be interpreted in multiple ways. Which is a good thing. A bit of ambiguity never hurt anyone. I think it was last week that I saw announcements for the new release … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Whisky, Black Bull | Tagged 40 years old, Black Bull, Blended Whisky, Bottle Share, Bunnahabhain, Cask Strength, Duncan Taylor, Glen Grant, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, HIghland Park, Invergordon, Miltonduff, Port Dundas, Springbank, Tamdhu | 3 Comments

Bodach Aislig, 35 Years Old blended whisky, 1980, 46% – Murray McDavid

Posted on 9 May 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When I think of Murray McDavid I think of Bruichladdich’s finishing regime, or ACEing as they like to call it. Random whiskies bottled after being finished in off-kilter wine casks. Caol Ila from a Chateau d’Yquem cask, or anything going … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Whisky | Tagged 1980, Blended Whisky, Bunnahabhain, Cameronbridge, Glengoyne, Glenrothes, Murray McDavid, North British, Port Dundas, Tamdhu | 1 Comment