Tag Archives: Rum

Watt Whisky, in person

Posted on 28 April 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

With a group of friends that I’ve known for almost 20 years, we go to Scotland more or less every two years. The previous trip was in 2018, to Islay, which meant the next one was planned for the spring … Continue reading →

Posted in - News and Announcements | Tagged Campbeltown, Mark Watt, Rum, Watt Whisky | 1 Comment

Tres Caroni, La Lune, Limbo y Le Soleil, by Jack Tar

Posted on 4 March 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A new bottler announced itself a little while ago. A few years ago that would have been something quite regular, but it’s happening less and less. Probably because of a rather full market and getting hold of barrels of anything … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Caroni | Tagged 1997, 1999, Caroni, Jack Tar, La Lune, Le Soleil, Limbo, Rum, Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago | 1 Comment

The best of 2021, part deux

Posted on 11 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Apart from last week’s post on what whiskies were strictly the best according to my rating, there are two lists that I still want to get out there. The first is the ‘not best but very impressive otherwise’ whiskies, and … Continue reading →

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Finest Jamaican Rum, Over 25 Years Old, 50.1% – Wu Dram Clan

Posted on 29 October 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I guess the ‘expensive rum bug’ has bitten me too. After Michiel Wigman’s Precious Moments, which I still need to review, there’s this oldie. From an undisclosed distillery on/in Jamaica, to the Wu Dram Clan. On their Facebook page there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Undisclosed | Tagged Jamaica, Rum, Undisclosed Distillery, Wu Dram Clan | 2 Comments

Tamosi Rum, Port Cask, 55%

Posted on 27 October 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Somehow, I got samples of this from two people. Also, I only found out after reviewing both samples. Something about doing stuff semi-blind… With semi-blind is that I just don’t pay too much attention before pouring a sample, apart from … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Clarendon, Foursquare, Hampden, Tamosi, Varela Hermanos, Worthy Park | Tagged Barbados, Clarendon, Foursquare, Hampden, Jamaica, Panama, Rum, Tamosi, Varela Hermanos, Worthy Park | Leave a comment

Two new rums by The Duchess

Posted on 27 August 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The Duchess is at it again! Rather soon after the release of their Australian Beenleigh rum, just a little while ago, they’ve just released two new bottlings! This time, Hans Dillesse painted fish instead of hummingbirds, ducks or a platypus. … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Foursquare, Undisclosed | Tagged 1999, 2007, Barbados, Duchess, Foursquare, Free Sample, Great House, Jamaica, Rum | Leave a comment

Hampden 8yo vs Hampden LROK

Posted on 30 July 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Hampden is a Jamaican rum distillery, and apart from profiting from the rum renaissance that’s been happening ever since whisky got so ridiculously expensive, they’ve been producing quality hooch for years. What’s more interesting from a geek’s perspective is that … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Hampden | Tagged 2010, Hampden, Jamaica, LROK, Rum | Leave a comment

2 new Caroni, 1997 and 1998, by Wu Dram Clan!

Posted on 23 July 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Getting to try Caroni is, by now, the rum equivalent of getting to try a new Port Ellen or Brora, except for the fact that it’s about 10% of the price. So, when Wu Dram Clan offered to send me … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Caroni | Tagged 1997, 1998, Caroni, Kyoto Fine Wine and Spirits, Rum, Trinidad, Wu Dram Clan | 1 Comment

Beenleigh 13, 2007-2021, Cask 38, 63.4% – The Duchess

Posted on 12 July 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Once upon a time in the east, about 150 years ago there were a couple of farmers who bought some land in Queensland, Australia. These two Englishmen wanted to build a cotton plantation, but they didn’t. It turned out creating … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Beenleigh | Tagged 2007, Australia, Beenleigh, Best of Wines, Free Sample, Hans Dillesse, Rum, The Duchess | 1 Comment

Two rums by The Duchess: Worthy Park (Jamaica) and Diamond (Guyana)

Posted on 4 June 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I’ve had these samples for a while but for some reason sitting down and reviewing them hadn’t happened yet. A shame, but let’s do a bit of catch-up! Diamond Distillery 17yo, 2003-2020, 59.3% – The Duchess (Hummingbirds) A little bit … Continue reading →

Posted in - Rum, Diamond Distillery, Worthy Park | Tagged 2003, 2006, Best of Wines, Diamond, Free Sample, Guyana, Jamaica, Rum, The Duchess, Worthy Park | Leave a comment