Tag Archives: Speyside

Caperdonich 17 ‘Dunes An Oir’, 1996-2013, Bourbon Hogshead 13025, 58.6% – Malts of Scotland for Van Zuylen

Posted on 8 March 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

While this just might be the last bottle of ‘Caper’, it unfortunately is not one of the legendary 1972 vintages. For quite a long time the nineties bottlings of Caperdonicht weren’t overly popular, but with popularity soaring and stocks dwindling, … Continue reading →

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Glen Elgin 23, 1995-2019, Hogshead 3241, 52.2% – Archives for Taiwan

Posted on 1 March 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A quick review, since it’s been a while. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been massively busy, and the reinstatement of commuting hasn’t been without time consumption either. So, between being away for a weekend, commuting, an insanely busy … Continue reading →

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Blended Scotch Whisky 42, 1976-2019, Oloroso Finish, 46.2% – The Maltman

Posted on 22 February 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This Blended Scotch Whisky consists of Ben Nevis, Clynelish, Teaninich, Macduff, Dailuaine and Invergordon. Not the least interesting names in the business! Also, while this states having had an Oloroso finish, what didn’t really fit the title, is that that … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Whisky, Ben Nevis, Clynelish, Dailuaine, Invergordon, Macduff, Teaninich | Tagged 1976, Ben Nevis, Blended Whisky, Clynelish, Dailuaine, Grain Whisky, Highlands, Invergordon, Macduff, Meadowside Blending, Sherry Cask, Speyside, Teaninich, The Maltman | Leave a comment

John Begg Blue Cap, 70 proof, 757ml

Posted on 3 February 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

A bottling from the ’70s based on the fact that the alcoholpercentage is mentioned, and the contents are too. Older bottlings don’t always have that information, and newer ones have a barcode. The Italian tax label on the cap stating … Continue reading →

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Dufftown 22, 1998-2021, Hogshead 13083, 52% – Archives for Shinanoya

Posted on 2 February 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Together with the Burnside from two weeks ago, this was another bottling by Archives that flew to the other end of the world to be distributed and happily drank. Not to Canada, but to Japan, this time. I was not … Continue reading →

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Benromach 10, 2011-2021, First Fill Sherry Hogshead 42, 59.2% – OB for Van Wees 100th Anniversary

Posted on 27 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

With Van Wees being the importer of Benromach, and the massive popularity of the brand, there just had to be a private cask for Van Wees’ 100th birthday. They opted for a 10 year old at cask strength, and knowing … Continue reading →

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Mannochmore 1978-1996, 60.3% – Scott’s Selection

Posted on 25 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s always nice to find background information to certain bottlings. Like this label stating ‘oakwood casks’, contrary to all kinds of whisky that was matured in other kinds of wood. Oh, wait. That doesn’t exist in the world of Scotch… … Continue reading →

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Strathisla 13 and Miltonduff 13 for Van Wees

Posted on 17 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Van Wees, a very well known bottle-shop and importer of various kinds of booze celebrates their 100th anniversary. Officially that happened last year but the plague got in the way of timely celebrations. So, last week they released their anniversary … Continue reading →

Posted in Miltonduff, Strathisla | Tagged 2007, 2008, Connoisseur's Choice, Gordon & MacPhail, Miltonduff, Sherry Cask, Speyside, Strathisla, Van Wees | 1 Comment

The best of 2021

Posted on 7 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Apart from looking back, using hindsight to evaluate what happened on a more generic level, there was of course a lot of booze last year. In The Netherlands bottle-shops are in the same legal category as supermarkets and other foodstuff … Continue reading →

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Glentauchers 7, 2014-2021, Port Hogshead, 51.7% – Michiel Wigman

Posted on 29 December 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Now, this bit about the Port Hogshead is not on the internet, or on the label. However, the bottler himself told me in an email, so we’re going with that. A rather darkly colored Glentauchers, in line with quite a … Continue reading →

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