Tag Archives: Tennessee

The best of 2021, part deux

Posted on 11 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Apart from last week’s post on what whiskies were strictly the best according to my rating, there are two lists that I still want to get out there. The first is the ‘not best but very impressive otherwise’ whiskies, and … Continue reading →

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A Tennessee Distillery 13, 2003-2017, 50.7% – The Whisky Agency

Posted on 7 September 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

And now a complete rarity. An undisclosed Tennessee whiskey isn’t too rare, of course, but one bottled by The Whisky Agency, at a decent age, for the Taiwanese market is. I got a sample of this from Whiskay.com and had … Continue reading →

Posted in - American Whiskey, Undisclosed | Tagged 2003, Tennessee, Tennessee Whiskey, The Whisky Agency, Undisclosed Distillery, USA | 3 Comments

More Jack Daniel’s than I’ve ever had before

Posted on 11 June 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

What always strikes me as interesting is that some distilleries or brands are most famous for an entry level drink, which is utter crap compared to everything that comes after. As in, Johnnie Walker is a pretty solid brand, but … Continue reading →

Posted in - American Whiskey, - Bourbon, - Rye Whiskey, Jack Daniel's | Tagged Bottled in Bond, Bourbon, Jack Daniel's, Rye, Tennessee, Tennessee Whiskey | Leave a comment

Uncle Nearest 1856, 50% – Nearest Green Distillery

Posted on 19 September 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I’ve more or less given up on Bourbon’s back stories since there’s more fiction than fact in these, generally. If you go by everyone’s origin story there’s about 25 guys who invented bourbon as we know it, so there’s no … Continue reading →

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De Whiskykoning’s American Whiskey Tasting, 2020 edition

Posted on 17 July 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Every year there are lots of thematic tastings at Whiskyslijterij De Koning. I always try to participate in some, but it’s a logistical nightmare to get back home later at night. Sometimes the trip back takes three hours with lots … Continue reading →

Posted in - American Whiskey, - Bourbon, - Rye Whiskey, - Wheat Whiskey, Heaven's Door, I. W. Harper, James E. Pepper, Pikesville, Woodford Reserve, Yellow Rose | Tagged American Whiskey, Bourbon, Heaven's Door, I. W. Harper, James E. Pepper, Kentucky, Pikesville, Rye, Rye Whiskey, Tennessee, Texas, Woodford Reserve, Yellow Rose | 3 Comments

Burnt Ends, Blended Whisk(e)y, 45%

Posted on 14 July 2020 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I managed to get a sample of this through NR, who I used to be in a whisky club with, some years ago. So thanks where thanks is due! This thing is called Burnt Ends to tie in with the … Continue reading →

Posted in - American Whiskey, - Blended Whisky, - Rye Whiskey | Tagged Master of Malt, Rye Whiskey, Sherry Cask, Speyside, Tennessee | Leave a comment

Prichard’s Tennessee Whiskey, 40%

Posted on 7 August 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

It’s a bit of a long story for Prichard’s in The Netherlands. They’ve been trying to get a foot hold for a couple of years now with stands at festivals and a couple of liquor shops supporting them. Unfortunately for … Continue reading →

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