Tag Archives: Fred Laing

Caperdonich 18, 48.4% – Douglas Laing’s Old Particular

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The second whisky in Douglas Laing’s Old Particular Twitter Tasting. Another blind sample so we could assess the whisky on its merits instead of on name and fame. A good call for such a tasting, if you ask me! During … Continue reading →

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Clynelish 1971-2009, 47.9% – Old Malt Cask

Posted on 22 February 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A Clynelish from the early years of the distillery! After it was opened in 1968 it was only in production for three years before this barrel was laid to rest. It waited a glorious 38 years before it was bottled … Continue reading →

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Hielander Whisky Festival 2013

Posted on 18 February 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The whisky festival in Alkmaar, hosted by Wullie MacMorland of The Hielander Scottish Restaurant is usually the first official whisky event of the year. This year it is no different. Funnily enough I go there every year with different people. … Continue reading →

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