Tag Archives: Port Ellen

Does the re-opening of distilleries bereave us of nostalgia?

Posted on 6 October 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Once more Tom van Engelen has written a post reminiscing about booze with a dram in hand. This time his train of thought got sparked by an old bottling of Port Ellen! Once I knew a man who thought it … Continue reading →

Posted in - Guest Post, Lagavulin, Port Ellen | Tagged 1980, Cadenhead's, Feis Ile, Islay, Lagavulin, Port Ellen | Leave a comment

Diageo Special Releases 2017

Posted on 25 April 2017 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Weird. I’ve already been planning a whisky tasting and a trip to Scotland for 2018. Because of that, when I saw someone post the ‘Diageo Special Releases 2017’ I was mainly confused to why someone would post last year’s list. … Continue reading →

Posted in - News and Announcements | Tagged Blair Athol, Brora, Caol Ila, Convalmore, Diageo, Diageo Premium, Glen Elgin, Lagavulin, Port Dundas, Port Ellen, Special Releases, Teaninich | Leave a comment

Port Ellen1982-2010, 27yo, 55.5% – Old Bothwell

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A week without a new post has gone by, and I’ve decided to catch up on some notes I’ve written ages ago. The first ones I came across in my little booklet were these of an early eighties Port Ellen … Continue reading →

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Port Ellen 1976-2001, 25yo, 50% – Old Malt Cask

Posted on 19 September 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s been a while since I tried a Port Ellen, but my mate Jason gave me a sample of the bottle he opened for his 40th birtday, earlier this year. It’s not just any Port Ellen but one from the mid-seventies, … Continue reading →

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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

Port Ellen 16, 1980-1997, 62% – Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection

Posted on 9 September 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I can barely comprehend the amount of old and awesome whiskies I’ve been tasting these last few months. A lot of trades of samples have happened and that has gotten me some old Rosebank, Port Ellen, Brora and lots of … Continue reading →

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Port Ellen 1979-2010, 30 years old, 51.9% – Mackillop’s Choice

Posted on 28 May 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I don’t get to taste Port Ellen all that much, which was slightly different a couple of years ago. This is mostly because of the rather ridiculous price tag that comes with every bottle. Ever since Diageo started increasing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Port Ellen | Tagged 1979, Closed Distillery, Islay, Mackillop's Choice, Port Ellen | 1 Comment