Tag Archives: Special Releases

Lagavulin 12, 56.5% – OB Special Releases 2021

Posted on 13 November 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

On the second of the Blind Tasting Competition, we went to Islay. That much was pretty clear from the first sniff. I also figured out we went to the south of Islay. It could have been Bunnahabhain, but I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Lagavulin | Tagged Best of Whiskies, Best of Wines, Blind Tasting Competition, Diageo, Lagavulin, Special Releases | Leave a comment

Rosebank 21, 1992-2014, 55.3%

Posted on 29 July 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Rosebank… One of the first closed distilleries I tried, and one I didn’t buy enough of in the past. It’s become such a rarity now, even more so because the quality is quite patchy. Official bottlings and most things released … Continue reading →

Posted in Rosebank | Tagged 1992, Bourbon Cask, Closed Distillery, Diageo, Falkirk, Lowlands, Rosebank, Special Releases | 1 Comment

Guest Post: Lagavulin with Port Ellen influences

Posted on 20 October 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Tom climbs his pen once again to write down his thoughts on the new Lagavulin 12 years old. An annual highlight in the world of special releases. A highlight in the year is always the Special Releases announcement of Diageo. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lagavulin | Tagged Diageo, Guest Post, Islay, Lagavulin, Special Releases, Tom van Engelen | 1 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