Tag Archives: Speyside

Tomintoul 1967-2000, 33yo, 40% – Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old

Posted on 24 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Another sample that I got as a mystery sample. Buddy MZ wanted to know my thoughts. I’m happy to oblige. MZ and I met for the first time at my home when I put an open invitation on our club’s … Continue reading →

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Macallan 1991-2014, 23yo, 47.7% – SMWS (Northern Lights)

Posted on 23 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This fairly well aged Macallan from a refill hogshead came from my whisky buddy DSA, who sent it as a blind sample in our latest swap. He loves it, but I know Gal hates it. I think Bourbon matured Macallan … Continue reading →

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Benromach Organic 2008-2014, 43%

Posted on 18 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This is a bit of a thing nowadays, isn’t it? Making things organic. The food hype is already dying out a bit, but in the world of whisky it’s gaining momentum. At least, I seem to be hearing things about … Continue reading →

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Photo bombing: The Usquebaugh Society’s 25th Anniversary party

Posted on 15 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I generally only take pictures of the drams I’m having, and yesterday afternoon was no exception. The pictures and impressions of the event itself are on Facebook in a lot of different posts by a lot of different people. Here’s … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Burnside 1989-2014, 24 years old, 51.7% – Whiskybase

Posted on 4 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

This is a blended malt, in a way. Well, officially it is. It’s a cask of Balvenie, teaspooned with Glenfiddich. So actually, it’s just Balvenie which they put some Glenfiddich in to make sure no one can call it that. … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Malt, Balvenie, Glenfiddich | Tagged 1989, Balvenie, Blended Malt, Burnside, Glenfiddich, Speyside, Tea spooned, Whiskybase | 1 Comment

BenRiach 1989-2011, 20 years old, Virgin Oak Finish, 50.6%

Posted on 1 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

My whisky buddy Martin was kind enough to give me a sample of this when I was at his place on Friday (see this post). We had a way too large whisky menu to go through on a single evening, … Continue reading →

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Glenburgie 1990-2003, 57.9% – Gordon & MacPhail Reserve

Posted on 21 May 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s a bit strange how I decide to purchase some whiskies. Generally, I buy with a purpose, at least the last couple of years. I want something from a specific distillery, or a specific age. Sometimes after tasting it at … Continue reading →

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Aultmore 1989, 14 yo, 58.6% – SMWS (73.9, A Dairy Dram)

Posted on 19 May 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When I recently started to give away some books I had racked up in the attic and I no longer wanted or needed, a couple whisky buddies were interested in some. They, as whisky buddies do, offered a sample in … Continue reading →

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