Tag Archives: Solera

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

Maltstock – A trip around Dufftown with Michael Lord

Posted on 16 September 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The second masterclass I got for this year’s Maltstock was titles ‘The Whiskyshop Dufftown’. Apart from that, no information was given and with Michael Lord it can go any way I figured. Last year he was at the festival with … Continue reading →

Posted in - Festival, Balvenie, Convalmore, Dufftown, Glendullan, Glenfiddich, Mortlach, Pittyvaich | Tagged Balvenie, Cadenhead, Convalmore, Dufftown, Glendullan, Glenfiddich, Meadowside Blending, Michael Lord, Mortlach, Peated Cask, Pittyvaich, Provenance, Singleton, Solera, Speyside, The Maltman, Whiskyshop | 3 Comments

Auchentoshan Solera, 48%

Posted on 4 April 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

My first sip of the new Travel Retail Auchentoshans, and I start at the high end of the range. I have samples of (I believe) Heartwood and Springwood sitting in my cupboard waiting to be explored. The Solera is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Auchentoshan | Tagged Auchentoshan, Solera, Travel Retail, Whiskykoning | 9 Comments