Keeper of the Quaich Ronald Zwartepoorte runs a consultancy for foreign wine and spirit producers and, thanks to Han van Wees and spirits connoisseur and whisky writer Malcolm Greenwood, developed a great passion for whisky. In addition he gives advice to organizations of whisky festivals, clubs and specialists. In April 2006 he started 'Whisky Passion', which became one of the most widely read whisky magazines in the Benelux.
- Ronald Zwartepoorte
Keeper of the Quaich
whiskypassion.nl
Deanston - Virgin Oak
This is a young whisky, matured in new oak barrels from Kentucky. The color is light golden. The nose gives nice show of new oak with light aromas of apple and citrus, followed by a hint of smoke. The taste is creamy with pleasant notes of vanilla, toffee, honey and wood. This malt gives a slightly spicy aftertaste with notes of honey and sweet malty tones.
46.3% Vol.
GlenDronach, 8 Y - The Hielan'
Founded in 1826, GlenDronach has made a name for itself for its excellent sherried whiskies, rivalling (and in the minds of some even surpassing) The Macallan as the premier sherried Scotch. However, the Glendronach The Hielan is somewhat different from the rest of the core range, having matured in a mixture of ex-sherry AND ex-bourbon casks. It leaves room for the impressive GlenDronach spirit to shine in this 8-year-old whisky, highlighted by aromas of orange blossom and golden sultanas.
46% Vol.
Glenfarclas, 18 Y
This 18 year old Glenfarclas has been developed for the "travel retail", but is lately also limitary available at the whisky specialist. Golden amber color with an aroma of fine sherry notes, followed by citrus and honey and a hint of vanilla. The flavor is heavier than expected with sweet honey, creamy fudge, dried fruit and almonds. A lovely subtle aftertaste with a hint of sweetness.
43% Vol.
Glenlivet - Nadurra
No whisky festival goes by that I'm going to get a glass of this beautiful Glenlivet. Golden yellow. Fresh on the nose with lots of fruit, flavors of green apples, vanilla from lightly roasted oak. Showing lovely balance of sweet malt and mint. Spicy. excitatory by the high alcohol content. The taste is full, robust, peppery, hints of nuts, honey, toffee, tasty fruity with a nice, medium finish. Soft, sweet, yet dry with notes of oak, ginger and plums.
48% Vol.