Tag Archives: Whiskykoning
Ardmore 1999-2018, 43% – Gordon & MacPhail
Interestingly, among the whisky geeks I know, these distillery labels by Gordon & MacPhail are not very popular. Being bottled at 43% doesn’t help, because it’s not cask strength. It’s not even 46%, which sits above the threshold for whisky … Continue reading
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Tagged 1999, Ardmore, Distillery Labels, Gordon & MacPhail, Highlands, Whiskykoning
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Royal Brackla 18, Palo Cortado Finish, 46%
This whisky was part of De Whiskykoning’s Autumn tasting from last year. In the middle of all the lockdowns there were sample packs instead of physical tastings with a bit of Youtube guidance. Good fun, although a bit less interactive … Continue reading
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Tagged Highlands, Palo Cortado, Royal Brackla, Sherry Cask, Whiskykoning
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Glenfarclas 31, 1988-2020, Oloroso casks, 46% – ‘Flora MacDonald
According to what I can find on the internet when I search for ‘Glenfarclas Famous Scots’, this is the 24th jubilee edition of the series. However, what the other 24 are seems to be shrouded in mystery. The bottling is … Continue reading
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Tagged 1988, Famous Scots, Flora MacDonald, Glenfarclas, Limited Rare, Sherry Cask, Speyside, Whiskykoning
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Benriach 12, bottled 2020, 46% – The Smoky Twelve
I guess that settled whether I should write ‘smoky’ or ‘smokey’… Anyway, this BenRiach is one of the revamped editions from recent years, after Brown-Forman took over. A mix of casks was used, with Bourbon, Sherry and Marsala casks all … Continue reading
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Tagged BenRiach, Bourbon Cask, Brown-Forman, Marsala cask, Sherry Cask, Speyside, The Smoky Twelve, Whiskykoning
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Aberlour 10, 2010-2021, Marsala Finish, 46% – Hart Brothers
As stated last week, Aberlour isn’t exactly on my radar. Mostly because, apart from the rocket fuel that is A’Bunadh, I don’t really care for most of the official releases. A bit too smooth, a bit too sweet, a bit … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, Aberlour, Hart Brothers, Marsala cask, Speyside, Whiskykoning
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Glen Scotia 17, 1977-1994, 57.5% – Cadenhead Authentic Collection
Unless things go horribly awry, I’ll be in Campbeltown in 9 days. Contrary to what you might expect we’re not visiting any distilleries, since time is ridiculously limited and we’re already visiting Watt Whisky. Of course, we’re visiting some shops … Continue reading
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Tagged 1977, Authentic Collection, Cadenhead, Campbeltown, Glen Scotia, Whiskykoning
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World Whisky Tasting: Ireland 2021, by De Whiskykoning
Contrary to regular years, in which I visited the shop in Den Bosch regularly for tastings, I now visit the shop semi-regularly to pick up tastings. As in, samples, for later tasting. I generally get a sample pack of each … Continue reading
Posted in - Irish Whiskey, Busker, Hinch, Kilbeggan, Teeling, Undisclosed, Writer's Tears
Tagged 2003, 2005, Bourbon Cask, Brabazon, Hinch, Irish Whiskey, Kilbeggan, Marsala cask, Pot Still Whiskey, Rob Stevens, Sherry Cask, Single Pot Still, Teeling, The Busker, The Irishman, Whiskykoning, Whiskyslijterij De Koning, Writer's Tears
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Springbank 12, 1991-2004, 46% – Hart Brothers
At a point in time when whisky was still a lot more affordable De Whiskykoning was not just a bottle-shop, but also an importer of several brands. Stuff happened and things changed, but there is still some stash from back … Continue reading
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Tagged 1991, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Hart Brothers, Springbank, Whiskykoning
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Malt Fascination 