Tag Archives: Port Askaig

Caol Ila 25, 1991-2016, 50.2% – Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A while ago I took the train to Den Bosch for a whisky tasting there, and with the other two guys I was on that train we decided to have a dram underway. This was interesting since it was rush … Continue reading →

Posted in - News and Announcements, Caol Ila | Tagged 1991, Bourbon Cask, Cadenhead's, Caol Ila, Cask Strength, Islay, Port Askaig | 1 Comment

Two young Caol Ilas from 2007

Posted on 5 January 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Since the theme of the first bit of 2017 is to get through a boat load of samples, here’s two in one go. Both are from Caol Ila distillery on the eastern shore of Islay, and both are from 2007. … Continue reading →

Posted in Caol Ila | Tagged Beacon Spirits, Bourbon Cask, Caol Ila, Cask Strength, Free Sample, Islay, Port Askaig, Signatory, The Whisky Exchange | 4 Comments

The annual ‘Islay’ Tasting at De Whiskykoning – part 2

Posted on 7 January 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yesterday I wrote about the first three drams we had at De Whiskykoning in November. Today I write about the rest of the evening. I might have to admit that were a tad rowdy during the tasting and Rob, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruichladdich, Laphroaig, Port Ellen, Undisclosed | Tagged 100 Proof, 1977, 200th Anniversary, Bruichladdich, De Whiskykoning, Den Bosch, Islay, Laphroaig, Octomore, Port Askaig, Port Ellen, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Scottish Barley, SMWS, Speciality Drinks Ltd. | Leave a comment

Caol Ila 27, 1983-2011, 53.1% – Whiskybroker.co.uk

Posted on 14 August 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This is one of those samples of which I had totally forgotten it existed. Recently when we moved some furniture around I had to shift some boxes and decided to go through a bunch of samples. This is one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Caol Ila | Tagged 1983, Bladnoch Forum, Caol Ila, Hogshead, Islay, Port Askaig, Whiskybroker | 2 Comments

A Surprise tasting at De Whiskykoning (2/2)

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The second half of the surprise tasting write-up at De Whiskykoning in Den Bosch. Tasting twelve whiskies in a row in just over two hours is taxing. The glasses were properly covered with glass lids so I started by nosing … Continue reading →

Posted in Arran, Auchentoshan, Balvenie, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Glengoyne, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Longrow, Springbank | Tagged Arran, Auchentoshan, Balvenie, Blended Whisky, Bunnahabhain, Cadenhead, Campbeltown, Campbeltown Loch, Cask Strength, De Whiskykoning, Den Bosch, Ealanta, Feis Ile, Gaja Barolo, Glengoyne, Glenmorangie, Hielanman, HIghland Park, Highlands, Islands, Loki, Longrow, Lowlands, Mitchell, Port Askaig, Private Casks, Sgeul Na Mara, Single Malt, Solera, Specialty Drinks Ltd., Speyside, Springbank, The Whisky Exchange, Travel Retail, Tun 1401, Valhalla Collection | 2 Comments

Port Askaig 30, 51.1% – Speciality Drinks Ltd.

Posted on 6 March 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The last of the three new Port Askaig releases that have recently been let loose on the market. I tried this one last because I wanted to build up in age. I didn’t taste them on the same day, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Caol Ila, Undisclosed | Tagged Caol Ila, Port Askaig, Speciality Drinks Ltd., The Whisky Exchange | 1 Comment

Port Askaig 19, 50.4% – Speciality Drinks Ltd.

Posted on 3 March 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The follow up bottling of the 12 year old I did earlier, and in another way the follow up to the Port Askaig Harbour 19 year old from about two years ago. That one wasn’t bottled at cask strength though. … Continue reading →

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Port Askaig 12, 45.8% – Speciality Drinks Ltd.

Posted on 28 February 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I recently got a small parcel of samples from The Whisky Exchange, including yesterday’s Midleton 1991 and this new Caol Ila Port Askaig 12. A not too new addition to their Port Askaig series which included a 17, 19 and … Continue reading →

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