Tag Archives: Glenfarclas

Glenfarclas 1966-2010, 43yo, 42.9% – The Ultimate

Posted on 23 February 2014 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Well, technically I can’t call this Glenfarclas, since the label states ‘Mystery Speyside’. On the other hand, when something like that is on the label everybody knows what’s going on. Usually, if you order a bottle like this, on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenfarclas, Undisclosed | Tagged Glenfarclas, Mystery Speyside, Speyside, The Ultimate, Undisclosed Distillery, Van Wees | 1 Comment

Glenfarclas 43yo, 1966-2009, Speyside’s Finest for The Whisky Show, 48.2% – Old Malt Cask

Posted on 29 November 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Officially it’s an undisclosed distillery, of course, but when even the receipt says it’s a Glenfarclas, I tend to believe that. When this came out I was really into sherry casks and the darker the better, usually. When this came … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenfarclas | Tagged Douglas Laing, Glenfarclas, Hunter Laing, Old Malt Cask, Speyside, Speyside's Finest, The Whisky Exchange, The Whisky Show, Undisclosed | 1 Comment

All in an afternoon’s work

Posted on 3 November 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yesterday was the first regional tasting in Den Bosch that I attended. After my tries and lots of agendas that conflicted with those plans it finally happened. It was worth it. I added a 1966 Glenfarclas and a 25yo Ben … Continue reading →

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Redistilled whisky

Posted on 7 January 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A while ago I blogged about a comparison between Lagavulin 16, and the same whisky when you distill it again. Take away all the colour and a lot of the goodness the wood added to the whisky, but I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Ardbeg, Glenfarclas, Glenmorangie, Talisker | Tagged Ardbeg, Glenfarclas, Glenmorangie, Master of Malt, Movember, Nectar d'Or, Talisker | 3 Comments

Top drams of 2012

Posted on 29 December 2012 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Just as I did last year, the last week of December is spent on reviewing everything that’s happened during this solar orbit. Yesterday I listed my favorite records of 2012, and today it’s time for the top whiskies. Again, like … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Whisky, - Japanese Whisky, Balvenie, BenRiach, Glenfarclas, Glenturret, Karuizawa, Longmorn | Tagged Balvenie, BenRiach, Black Label, Glenfarclas, Glenturret, Gordon & MacPhail, Johnnie Walker, Master of Malt, Number One Drinks, The Whisky Exchange, Tun 1858, Usquebaugh Society, Wealth Solutions | 1 Comment

BTC: Sample 8 (Longmorn 16, 60%)

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A nice sherry cask coming up again! Quite recognizable by the color in this case, which of course influences what you’re tasting. Hoping to get more points this time than a few other times (again) to get at least a … Continue reading →

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