Tag Archives: Jon Beach

Brora 25, 1978 – 2004, 57% – SMWS

Posted on 28 October 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s been ages since I reviewed an SMWS bottling, but to be honest, it’s also been ages since I tried a really interesting one. This has nothing to do with a lack of interesting booze, but more an availability problem. … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bar, Brora | Tagged Brora, Drumnadrochit, Fiddler's, Highlands, Jon Beach, Lagavulin from the North, Loch Ness | Leave a comment

Clynelish 17 Year Old, Manager’s Dram, 61.8%

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This dram is legendary before I even tasted it. I don’t think anyone has tasted this without being blown away, and I am not necessarily talking about its intensity. Anyway, the fourth dram in my Fiddler’s adventure. It’s turning out … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bar, Clynelish | Tagged Clynelish, Drumnadrochit, Fiddler's, Highlands, Jon Beach, Loch Ness, Manager's Dram, Serge Valentin, Whiskyfun | 1 Comment

Lagavulin 1995, Feis Ile 2013, 51%

Posted on 24 October 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

As Jon told us in his post last Monday, he went to Feis Ile again this year for Port Ellen shenanigans. Thanks to that, and Diageo releasing a lot of bottles this year, he was able to procure a Lagavulin … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bar, Lagavulin | Tagged Drumnadrochit, Feis Ile, Fiddler's, Islay, Jon Beach, Lagavulin, Loch Ness | 2 Comments

Highland Park, Batch 1, 44.7% – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

Posted on 23 October 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

While everyone who was at the tasting at Maltstock was promised to be in on the selection process I never got these samples (damn you, mail man!). Which meant, I never tasted this dram even though a cartoony version of … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bar, Highland Park | Tagged Drumnadrochit, Fiddler's, HIghland Park, Highlands, Islands, Jon Beach, Loch Ness, Master of Malt, Orkney, That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Leave a comment

Queen Margot 8 years old – Lidl

Posted on 22 October 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When visiting Jon Beach last summer and after a day of ‘work’ at the local brewery, I was back at Fiddler’s for lunch a lot earlier than anticipated. The day of work didn’t consist of much, since their equipment was … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bar, - Blended Whisky | Tagged Blended Whisky, Drumnadrochit, Fiddler's, Jon Beach, Lidl, Queen Margot | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Jon Beach on my visit to Fiddler’s

Posted on 21 October 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A first on this blog: A guest post! When I visited Jon Beach this summer in and around his inn he agreed to do a guest post for me. Unfortunately, he’s been very busy writing his Whisky Sponge blog 😉 … Continue reading →

Posted in - Bar, - Beer, Guest Post | Tagged Benleva Hotel, Brora, Clynelish, Drumnadrochit, Feis Ile, Fiddler's, HIghland Park, Holiday, Inverness, Jon Beach, Lagavulin, Loch Ness, Loch Ness Brewery, Maltstock, Manager's Dram, Master of Malt, Queen Margot, Scotland, SMWS, Vacation, Whisky Sponge | 3 Comments

Dalmore Cask Sample, 17 years old, 55.74%

Posted on 27 September 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

During Maltstock Jon Beach was pulling all kinds of rarities from his bag. This varied from a 1978 Signatory Vintage Port Ellen, to a blend of the first 9 releases popped in a bottle from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. The … Continue reading →

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Port Ellen 10, 43%, 1983-1993 – Signatory’s Scottish Wildlife

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When I was given this wee sample I was baffled. A friend came up to me at Maltstock and told me to try it. A 10 year old Port Ellen! That’s at least a 20 year old bottle, and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Port Ellen | Tagged Islay, Jon Beach, Maltstock, Port Ellen, Scottish Wildlife, Signatory | Leave a comment