Tag Archives: Glenrothes

The Winter Queen, 9yo, 52.7% – Fusion Whisky

Posted on 20 March 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The blending of whiskies from different countries is nothing new. Ages ago this was done with American and Irish whiskeys, and in more recent years Bruichladdich mixed their product with some Irish whiskey as well. Now, under the flag of … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenrothes, Longmorn, Zuidam | Tagged Adelphi, Blended Malt, Bourbon Cask, Dutch whisky, Fusion Whisky, Glenrothes, Longmorn, Sherry Cask, Zuidam | Leave a comment

Two new releases from The Duchess

Posted on 9 October 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Since Best of Wines in Bussum, The Netherlands, has been bottling whisky, they’ve not released a lot. As far as I know there have been only three bottlings prior to these. Three are in their Shieldmaidens range, and one was … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Glenrothes | Tagged 1996, 1998, Bellevue, Best of Whiskies, Best of Wines, Bourbon Cask, Glenrothes, Guadeloupe, Rum, Shieldmaidens, Speyside, The Duchess | Leave a comment

Glenrothes 1989-2016, 26yo, 53.8% – Single Malts of Scotland

Posted on 29 March 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s been almost two weeks since I’ve put anything on this here blog, but there’s going to be more on that in a future post. Hopefully the near future. This Glenrothes was bottled by the guys at Speciality Drinks Limited, … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenrothes | Tagged 1989, Bourbon casks, Glenrothes, SIngle Malts of Scotland, Speciality Drinks Ltd., Speyside, The Whisky Exchange | Leave a comment

BTC Sample 17: Glenrothes 1990-2015, 24yo, 55.7%, Cadenhead’s

Posted on 23 December 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yesterday I was convinced this was a young-ish, high octane belter from the SMWS. It turns out to be a not-insanely-high-strength Glenrothes with some decent age to it. Maybe I should just get out of this hobby all together… Anyway, … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenrothes | Tagged 1990, Blind Tasting Competition, Cadenhead's, Cask Strength, Glenrothes, Sherry Cask, Small Batch, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society | Leave a comment

The sixth annual Blog Birthday Bash

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This here blog has been around for six years already. The actual date was August third, but that passed rather eventless. However, last Saturday was the annual barbecue-and-booze celebration. I made the fairly predictable huge hunks of pork again, although … Continue reading →

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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

Glenrothes 1990-2015, 24yo, 55.7% – Cadenhead’s Small Batch

Posted on 24 February 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Another indie Glenrothes. That means there’s a chance I’ll actually like this. That’s overly cynical, but the general complaint from whisky lovers is that Glenrothes doesn’t do higher ABVs and focuses heavily on the ‘entry’ market by making just those … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenrothes | Tagged 1990, Cadenhead's, Cask Strength, Glenrothes, Sherry Cask, Small Batch, Speyside | 1 Comment