Tag Archives: Islay Barley

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 7, 2011-2019, 50%

Posted on 22 July 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Before you start nagging, this whisky indeed states that it’s six years old. But, being distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2019, it can only be 6 years old if they kept it in plastic, steel or glass for a … Continue reading →

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Lagavulin: King of Islay… and Feis Ile 2020

Posted on 1 July 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

And for the second day in a row, Tom reviews a Feis Ile 2020 whisky. This time it’s the Lagavulin. A 20 year whisky at a significantly lower price than the 21 year old single casks that were released through … Continue reading →

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Octomore 06.3, 2009-2014, 5yo, 64%, Islay Barley

Posted on 27 July 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s been ages since I tried an Octomore. Well, last November if I recall correctly. Generally they’re not my first pick when it comes to peated whisky. Actually, apart from young Ledaig, they might actually be my last pick, although … Continue reading →

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