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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 1h

It's been 22 years since I last picked up a bass, or any instrument for that matter but I'm giving it a go! Call it a mid life crisis maybe or that you only live once but I've always wanted a #Fender. It's a bit more of a challenge now I'm partially sighted but I have already learnt 4-5 (easy) songs

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fourth bone marrow biopsy done. My hip must be like swiss cheese now! #cancer #nomoreneedles #leukemia

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Well it has been a few weeks, probably time I was admitted back to hospital #cancer #leukemia #hospital #hightemp #infection

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I've been growing this mystery chilli I received from a 3inch plug plant since Feb. Trying to identify it. AI reckons a purple or black bhut jolokia, can anyone help? Some of the much older fruits are going red #chilli #pepper #plantident #chillipepper

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today at my cancer clinic with my wife, i came out with the adjusted) line from the dark knight "because shes not the hero I always deserve, but she's the hero I've always needed" when talking about how shes ever the optimist and hope Vs my over analysing catastrophising. Proud of that! #cancer #AML

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy 14th wedding anniversary to my wonderful wife. It's not been the year we hoped, but I'm glad if I have to fight cancer, it's her by my side - she's my strength, my determination and my person to be brave for. Next year we will celebrate properly - not with a hospital visit like today!

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Celebrating with my brother and dad - to getting home, getting through an ICU stay and hopefully beating this disease so far. My bloods look encouraging.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It took the big C, but I finally caved to Crocs. Yes the Mando ones.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

That's 5 weeks in hospital now, including a week in intensive care. Cancers a bastard. Treatment looks like it may be helping so I'll take that positive for now. There wasn't a check for mine, but if you ever get offered a screening, take it. Early detection saves loves.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

The bad luck keeps coming, bloody Cancer of all things. I swear 2026 is out to get me.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

New #avgeek toy (flight wall mini) has arrived! Already tracking above my house.

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

This is the latest in an occasional series about newer distilleries, this entry is about The Cairn distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail. They started distilling in 2020 malt-musings.blogspot.com/2026/06/newe...

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Newer Distilleries : The Cairn

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

You know just when you think things are bad enough, now I have to have a bone marrow biopsy to check for leukemia. I mean come on.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Managed to complete the pair of these #bruichladdich #whisky from the early 2000's this week. £55 I didn't think was to shabby for the renaissance. Will need to do a head to head.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It's been a very monday-ish #Monday so time for a #dram. Bunnahabhain 11 year old Manzanilla 2008. Sweet, salty and nutty, figgy and breezy. Using the cumbria crystal grassmere tumbler 🥃 🤣 so won't do full notes this time, I'll have that in a proper glencairn.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Are there any UK #avgeek who have the Flight Wall mini? If so is it any good?

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Just when you think there's been enough shit happening, our rescue dog Faith has a tumor. Time to discuss with the vet next steps to work out of its cancerous or not. Poor girl.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

That's my #LEGO #Concorde up in the bar now! I do hate drilling into freshly painted rooms but had to be done. Whisky and Aircraft, my two hobbies - though never at the same time! #homebar

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

My home bar is coming together slowly, but surely. Whisky drinking chair is now in place! #whisky #mancave #homebar

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

My first #whisky in a month or more after weeks in hospital and other issues. Long way to go, but time to toast not being stuck in a ward on hospital food!

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I've been very quite on here for a while, as I suddenly became partially sighted overnight a few weeks ago. It's been a hard time for me and my family and there is no cure so far. It's put a lot of things on the back burner Inc my whisky enjoyment! I hope to adapt to this change soon. Take care all

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

With all the stress of the house move, we had to book a holiday to get over it. Off to #Norfolk in early May for the 1st time since I was 10! Anyone got any tips for visiting the English #Whisky Distillery? Which tours are worth doing, are there exclusive bottlings at the distillery etc?

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

#Aurora looking good right down south tonight!

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Had the privilege of my 16 year old #Cavalierkingcharles girl Ruby-Lou wanting to play yesterday. Occasionally she'll bring over "Mr moo cow" and want me to throw it. She only chases it at a walking pace but it's still a huge highlight for me. #CKCS #Cavalier #Spaniel #dog

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Has anyone tried the #Canadian #whiskey Macaloneys? Saw they had a sugar kelp smoked red wine finish which sounded unusual.

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Got a #vinyl record player for Christmas! Now, looking for some records. What's you favourite album that's all great tracks and no filler? #music

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Thank you Mike and Sam for tonights line up. That last dram was a doozy. #BlindDrams

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djdram.bsky.social @djdram.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

That’s right, folks — the moment has arrived! Let’s turn those dials all the way up and give it up for the dynamic duo of DJs who took us on this groovy trip through the 60s… Mike and Sam! The voices behind the vibes step into the spotlight #BlindDrams

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djdram.bsky.social @djdram.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Turning that dial for our next unveiling — Dram 4 is a forgotten classic. Now we see exactly what was behind those notes and whispers. A great moment in the lineup!” its a Glenfarclas 105 cask strength at 60% and a Christmas treat for us all. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

It's straight in a number 1 this for me, platinum selling. Top notch stuff for sure. It's got to be...a 5! Sorry to those foot adverse. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 5 P: sweet honey glazed ham, my local butcher black treacle bacon, BBQ smoker with sticky ribs. Sweet and smokey. Not my usual style but bu**er me this is good. It's all the meaty, sweet and savoury you could want but even better that it's by the sea. Briny salt. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 5: "golden brown". N: here it is the "smoke on the water". Iodine, hospital corridors. Deep heat. Dirty dirty dram this. Kippers smoked on a beach fire. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

So where will this sit in the charts this week? Well, it's new in at number....2. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 4 P: I find it a little challenging, a bit Radiohead amnesiac is it was an album. It's very dusty cupboard, but with something sweet too. Like searching in my grans larder for biscuits. Malted milks. Still something red apple too. Another hot and spicy edge. Sensing a theme. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 4: old gold. N: got to say my first impression is Philadelphia. Is this the cheesy track of the night? Not sure where that came from. Then its Quaker oats. Thatchers Stans big apple cider. Dusty garage funk, wd40 (in a good way). #BlindDrams

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Matt McKay @thedramble.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

#BlindDrams 3 - Really liked the nose. Palate is approaching feral. I'll split it down the middle - scores a 2

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djdram.bsky.social @djdram.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Now broadcasting a sensation that knows how to make an entrance. Dim the lights and let this cracker power hit the stage. Dram No.4 is officially ON AIR!🥃 #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 3 F: again the sweetness drops off and the spicy pepper nature is the lasting impression. Its interesting, and goes in a few different directions. It's a 3 once again here. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Id say so far the spicy nature of these is a real standout. Could the 60's be the abv? Surely not. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 3 P: all about that red! Red toffee apple, the jams still in there, summer fruits squash. Cherry loaf cake. Some spices again here with white pepper standing out. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 3: bronze turkey (it is Xmas after all). N: sea salt and balsamic glaze. Jammy, strawberry jelly penny sweets. A bit meaty maybe - treacle bacon? #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 2 F: a bit like dram 1 the slices kind of come to the fore at the end, some Thai 7 spice. Some "hot stuff" for sure but the finish let's it down a point for me. 3 is the magic number here. #BlindDrams

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Alan Kendall @akthegreat.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Dot 2 P: woah there, great arrival. Mild chilli Chocolate covered fudge, maple syrup (PX?) furniture polish on oak - remind me in a way of my old school hall. Maybe a slight sour note there. White port. Not bad this. #BlindDrams

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