Tag Archives: Sherry Hogshead

Glenglassaugh 2009-2015, 58.1% – Hand bottled at the distillery

Posted on 11 March 2016 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Even though we didn’t go there in November, when we were staying in the north of the Speyside, I did happen to find myself with a sample of the then available Hand Bottled whisky. A good whisky buddy of mine … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenglassaugh | Tagged 2009, Distillery Only, Glenglassaugh, Handbottled, Highlands, Portsoy, Sherry Hogshead | 1 Comment

Blind Tasting Competition day 15: Linkwood 1990-2014, 24yo, 57.5% – Adelphi

Posted on 21 December 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When I look at the whisky’s we’ve had in the competition so far, with three more days to go, I can barely imagine getting anything but Glenfiddich 12, Caol Ila 12 and a Highland Park 12 for the remaining days. … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkwood | Tagged 1990, Adelphi, Blind Tasting Competition, Cask Strength, Linkwood, Sherry Hogshead, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society | Leave a comment

Tomatin 2001-2013, 12 years old, 58.1%, Burns Malt – The Whisky Barrel

Posted on 12 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I don’t have much experience with Tomatin, for some reason. Contrary to some other brands and distilleries, which I sometimes avoid based on past experiences, this is not the case with Tomatin. Somehow I just never get around to trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Tomatin | Tagged 2001, Burns Malt, Cask Strength, Sherry Hogshead, Speyside, The Whisky Barrel, Tomatin | Leave a comment

Arran 16yo, 1997-2014, 50.1% – OB for The Whisky Fair 2014

Posted on 3 April 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Last year a friend of mine bought this Arran based on the good reviews Arran was getting in general. He was happy with this bottle and spared me a sample. By these means I can review yet another Arran! Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Arran | Tagged 1997, Arran, Isle of Arran, Limburg, Lochranza, Private Cask, Sherry Hogshead, The Whisky Fair | Leave a comment

Arran 14yo, 2000-2015, 55.7% – Private Cask for Whisky in Leiden

Posted on 31 March 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A rather stunning whisky shop in Leiden has been running its own festival for a couple of years. Every year, of course, accompanied by a festival bottling. I seem to remember a cracking Clynelish from a couple of years ago (split … Continue reading →

Posted in Arran | Tagged 2000, Arran, De Druiventuin, Islands, Isle of Arran, Private Cask, Sherry Hogshead, Whisky in Leiden, Whiskysite | 1 Comment