Tag Archives: Wu Dram Clan
Cragganmore 38, 1985-2023, Refill American Oak Hogshead 601269, 45.3% – Cask of Distinction for Wu Dram Clan
This truly is something special. There have only been four older Cragganmores ever, and with this one coming from the guys at Wu Dram Clan, my expectations are soaring. Cragganmore is one of those distilleries that never really disappoints, but … Continue reading
Posted in Cragganmore
Tagged 1985, Cask of Distinction, Cragganmore, Diageo, Hong Kong Whisky Fellows, Scotch, Single Malt, Speyside, Whiskey, Whisky, Wu Dram Clan
Leave a comment
Cognac Mauxion 78, 1945, 60% – Wu Dram Clan
There is a lot to unpack here. In the world of whisky they often talk about slow maturation and state things like ‘patiently matured’ on labels. It often doesn’t mean much, but if there is anything to go by, this … Continue reading
Long Pond rums, a 3 and a 22 year old
The 22 year old one is a bottling by Wu Dram Clan, which makes my expectations go way up to begin with. The age doesn’t bring it down either. Then the other one is a three year old from Habitation … Continue reading
Posted in - Rum, Long Pond
Tagged 2001, 2019, Jamaica, Long Pond, Rum, Velier, Wu Dram Clan
Leave a comment
Caol Ila 14, 2008-2022, Bourbon Barrel 304738, 52.4% – Wu Dram Clan
Another Wu Dram Clan bottling, but this time from my own supply. I believe this one was a festival bottling for a festival somewhere in Germany (Munchen?). I was able to get my hands on a bottle and did a … Continue reading
Posted in Caol Ila
Tagged 2008, Bourbon Cask, Caol Ila, Islay, Lighthouse Series, Wu Dram Clan
Leave a comment
Glen Grant 23, 2000-2023, First Fill Sherry Butt 4, 57.3% – Signatory Vintage for Wu Dram Clan
Every time a Wu Dram Clan bottling is announced, I get a bit of a rush. Especially with these older ones they have set the bar so high, and so far they’ve managed to keep it there. This one was … Continue reading
Posted in Glen Grant
Tagged 2000, Glen Grant, Sherry Cask, Signatory Vintage, Speyside, Wu Dram Clan
Leave a comment
Secret Speyside 13, 2009-2023, Hogshead 200929, 53.2% – Wu Dram Clan
This undisclosed peated BenRiach was released at the same time as the Smögen from recently, but without the 91 point score at Whiskyfun, and therefore less fanfare to go with it. As a result of that, this one is actually … Continue reading
Posted in BenRiach
Tagged 2009, BenRiach, Bourbon Cask, Lighthouse Series, Secret Speyside, Speyside, Undisclosed, Wu Dram Clan
Leave a comment
Smögen 9, 2014-2023, Ex-Four Roses Bourbon Barrel 14, 59.8% – Wu Dram Clan
Thijs described his review as ‘mustard after the meal’. That is a Dutch saying meaning that you’re late in such a way that there’s no use anymore. Another saying for that is ‘eggs after Easter’. But here I am reviewing … Continue reading
Posted in - World Whisky, Smögen
Tagged 2014, Bourbon Cask, Smögen, Sweden, Swedish Whisky, Wu Dram Clan
1 Comment
Glenburgie 27, 1995-2022, Hogshead 6668, 57.7% – Signatory Vintage for Wu Dram Clan
The last of the three bottlings for Wu Dram Clan’s third anniversary. I wonder whether they picked three because there’s three of them, or because they’re three years old. If it’s the latter, we’re in for some interesting follow up … Continue reading
Posted in - News and Announcements
Tagged 1995, Anniversary, Bourbon Cask, Glenburgie, Signatory Vintage, Speyside, Wu Dram Clan
Leave a comment
Caperdonich 22, 2000-2022, Hogshead 29490, 55.2% – Signatory Vintage for Wu Dram Clan
I looked through my tasting notes but I doubt I can do a ‘Closed Distilleries’ theme week now. I guess it will be Speyside then! That’s an easy one with half the Scottish distilleries being there. This bottling was recently … Continue reading
Posted in Caperdonich
Tagged 2000, Anniversary, Caperdonich, Closed Distillery, Kirsch Import, Signatory Vintage, Speyside, Wu Dram Clan
Leave a comment
Caol Ila 32, 1990-2022, Refill American Hogshead, 51.5% – Cask of Distinction
Sometimes people go ballistic when it comes to bottling luxurious hooch. In this case we should point the blame at Wu Dram Clan, but not only them. Bram and Floris of The Whisky Nerds are guilty of this one too, … Continue reading
Malt Fascination 