Tag Archives: Signatory

Whiskykoning’s “Autumn Tasting”

Posted on 16 February 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

For every season there is a tasting at De Whiskykoning. Of course, in 2020 those couldn’t happen. However, Rob (the owner) decided to sell packs of samples with a description, and make youtube movies for the tasting. Of course, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Arran, Deanston, Glen Ord, Highland Park, Springbank | Tagged 2008, Arran, Autumn Tasting, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Deanston, Diageo Special Releases, Glen Ord, Glen Scotia, HIghland Park, Highlands, Islands, Isle of Arran, Local Barley, Orkney, Sherry Cask, Signatory, Signatory Vintage, Singleton of Glen Ord, Springbank, Travel Retail, Whiskykoning | Leave a comment

Glen Albyn 23, 1978-2001, 43% – Signatory Vintage

Posted on 15 October 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Glen Albyn distillery was one of the three Inverness distilleries, that have all closed down during the 1980s. The other two are Glen Mhor and Millburn. I’ve only seen Millburn in passing by, it’s a restaurant now. Both Glen Mhor … Continue reading →

Posted in Glen Albyn | Tagged 1978, Closed Distillery, Glen Albyn, Highlands, Inverness, Signatory, Signatory Vintage | Leave a comment

De Whiskykoning’s Summer Whisky Tasting, 2020 edition

Posted on 24 July 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Rob Stevens, proprietor of Whiskyslijterij De Koning hosts four seasonally themed tastings each year. As in, there are four themes, but there are way more tastings. He can only fit 11 people in his tasting room, so there’s three tastings … Continue reading →

Posted in Craigellachie, Glen Moray, Glenallachie, Glenburgie, Inchgower, Mortlach | Tagged 1997, 2010, Bourbon Cask, Carn Mor, Craigellachie, Glen Moray, Glenallachie, Glenburgie, Gordon & MacPhail, Inchgower, Mortlach, Port Cask, Sherry Cask, Signatory, Whiskykoning, Wine cask | Leave a comment

Ballechin 2003, 15yo, 55% – OB for TWE

Posted on 2 December 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yet another The Whisky Exchange exclusive bottling which I review from a sample provided by them. I’ve been given this and another one during Billy’s trip to Maltstock, which I sadly couldn’t visit myself. However, there was time for beers … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballechin, Edradour | Tagged 2003, Ballechin, Edradour, Free Sample, Highlands, Pitlochry, Sherry Cask, Signatory, The Whisky Exchange | 1 Comment

Bowmore 2000-2014, 54.4% – Signatory Vintage for The Whisky Exchange

Posted on 9 September 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I really was happy with all these 2000 Bowmores. It started with a slew of them around 2009 from Berry Brother’s & Rudd. Then, a few years later this one came out, and if I remember correctly there were a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowmore | Tagged 2000, Bourbon Cask, Bowmore, Islay, Signatory, Signatory Vintage, The Whisky Exchange | Leave a comment

Macallan 1990-2003, 12yo, 57.6% – Signatory Vintage

Posted on 5 May 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yet another random sample I grabbed from my shelf before I went on holiday last week. On the label there was only the vintage and the ABV, so at least I knew I didn’t want to start with this one. … Continue reading →

Posted in Macallan | Tagged 1990, Dumpy, Macallan, Sherry Cask, Signatory, Signatory Vintage, Speyside | 1 Comment

1959 times two

Posted on 9 December 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This time around, Tom found another two ancient samples in his cupboard. That means we’re going back to ‘proper’ whisky, after the Loch Ewe shenanigans from last time! The year 1959 has gotten so far out of sight, it … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Malt, - Grain Whisky, - News and Announcements, MacPhail's, North British | Tagged 1959, Blended Malt, Gordon & MacPhail, Grain Whisky, MacPhail's, North British, Signatory, Signatory Vintage, Tom van Engelen | Leave a comment

Benrinnes 1995, 19yo, 52.9% – Signatory

Posted on 23 October 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Just a quick tasting note! Benrinnes is one the blending whiskies from Diageo, with the only official release being older Flora & Fauna releases, and the occasional Diageo Premium releases in autumn. This one is bottled by Signatory, which more … Continue reading →

Posted in - News and Announcements, Benrinnes | Tagged 1995, Benrinnes, Bourbon Cask, Signatory, Signatory Vintage, Speyside | Leave a comment

The Return of the Queen

Posted on 22 September 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I like this guest-post thing, so when Tom van Engelen asked me if he could write one about Rosebank, one of his (and mine) favorite distilleries, I didn’t have to think about it for long! Read on! A whisky … Continue reading →

Posted in - Guest Post, Rosebank | Tagged 1981, 1991, Closed Distillery, Falkirk, Lowlands, Rare Malts, Rosebank, Signatory | Leave a comment

Two Clynelishes from the mid-nineties

Posted on 13 June 2018 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Ah, Clynelish. Another one of these Diageo distilleries that doesn’t release a lot under their own name (except for the great 14 year old and Distiller’s Edition). Of course, there is the occasional Select Reserve from 2014 and 2015, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Clynelish | Tagged 1996, Brora, Clynelish, Diageo, Highlands, Sherry Cask, Signatory, The Ultimate, Van Wees | Leave a comment