Tag Archives: Campbeltown

Hazelburn 2005-2018, 54.6% – Cadenhead Authentic Collection

Posted on 22 December 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When I bought this bottle I figured it would be a slam dunk because Springbank is a great distillery, and Cadenhead is a great bottler. Also, when you check the almost 87 points it gets on Whiskybase, you’re still good. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hazelburn, Springbank | Tagged 2005, Bourbon Cask, Cadenhead, Campbeltown, Hazelburn, Longrow, Springbank | 1 Comment

Glen Scotia 2005-2017, 58.2% – Distillery Only

Posted on 19 December 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This bottle I picked up after the awesome tour and tasting at the distillery almost two years ago. I then got home and saw my credit card bill and decided to bottle-share a significant part of the haul from Scotland, … Continue reading →

Posted in Glen Scotia | Tagged 2005, Campbeltown, Distillery Only, Glen Scotia | Leave a comment

Springbank 12, Burgundy Cask, 53.5%

Posted on 27 September 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

We’re venturing into dangerous territory. Y’all know I absolutely worship Springbank for more or less everything they do. However, every now and the a wine cask release pops up and it’s getting sketchy. Mostly, because in general wine cask usage … Continue reading →

Posted in Springbank | Tagged 2003, Burgundy, Campbeltown, Springbank, Wine cask | Leave a comment

Glen Scotia 15yo, 2001, Mashman’s Reserve, 58.2% – Distillery Only

Posted on 20 September 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

As with most Distillery Only bottlings, you actually have to go to the distillery to pick it up. Which is yet another good reason to visit such a little piece of heaven on earth. I picked this one up at … Continue reading →

Posted in - Distillery, Glen Scotia | Tagged 2001, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Distillery Only, Distillery tour, Glen Scotia, Mashman's Reserve | 1 Comment

Springbank 1992-2019, 47.7% – Whisky Kingdom & Duckhammers Rare & Fine

Posted on 2 July 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I snickered at the name ‘Duckhammers’. It seems like a very inefficient hunting tool. Anyway, I got a sample of this in the mail a little while ago with the request to review it soonish. Unfortunately, it got ridiculously hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Springbank | Tagged 1992, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Duckhammers Rare & Fine, Free Sample, Springbank, Whisky Kingdom, Wolf of Campbeltown | 2 Comments

Bad-Ass Whisky Night #4

Posted on 21 June 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

My backlog of things to blog about is massive. I still have notes lying around from tastings I went to three years ago, and I still mean to use them for a write-up at some point. However, this tasting was … Continue reading →

Posted in Hazelburn, Longrow, Springbank | Tagged 1965, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, De Whiskykoning, Hazelburn, Local Barley, Longrow, Longrow Red, Rob Stevens, Sherry Cask, Springbank, Wine cask | Leave a comment

Spirit of Freedom 30 years old, 46%

Posted on 22 May 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A bottling done five years ago to commemorate the 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, logically in 1314 AD. It was released by Springbank distillery, so logically this would be rather similar to their Campbeltown Loch series. Also, a … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Whisky, Springbank | Tagged Battle of Bannockburn, Blended Whisky, Campbeltown, Campbeltown Loch, Spirit of Freedom, Springbank | Leave a comment

Springbank Local Barley 14yo, 1999-2014, 57.8% – Springbank Society

Posted on 13 May 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yet another sample I had in my cupboard from some years ago! And what a sample it is. A local barley Springbank (they already got me there), from the Springbank Society (cool, cool), from a sherry cask and bottled for … Continue reading →

Posted in Springbank | Tagged 10th Anniversary, 1999, Campbeltown, Local Barley, Sherry Cask, Springbank, Springbank Society | Leave a comment

Springbank 9yo, Local Barley, 57.7%

Posted on 22 February 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

There are always these whiskies that sit on the shelf waiting for the right moment because they are (supposed to be) something different. Something (supposedly) special. This one was more or less that. More or less because it’s not overly … Continue reading →

Posted in Springbank | Tagged 2009, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Local Barley, Sherry Cask, Springbank | 1 Comment

Kilkerran 11, 2007-2018, Sherry Butt, 58.1% – Cadenhead

Posted on 11 January 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I just opened up the stats on this Kilkerran on Whiskybase and it’s currently going for € 162. It was released in July, and back then it was not even € 80. It has already doubled in price. Maybe at … Continue reading →

Posted in Glengyle, Kilkerran | Tagged 2007, Cadenhead, Campbeltown, Glengyle, Kilkerran, Sherry Cask, Springbank, Wood Range | 1 Comment