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Do the footballers in the World Cup audience have to wear three piece suits? That seems cruel. Retirement and then slaughter?

My football beverage lineup has shifted from anonymous lager to characterful IPA and it’s more distracting than the football. But they just scored. While I was typing, which makes me a dick.

Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 11/07/2026

This is worryingly accurate…

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(I am watching The Football. This is rare)

Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 11/07/2026

So, it seems Norwegians are tall. Also, Gary Lineker has eaten more than expected since he’s been in the USA. I love football commentary. #bignorwegians #storenordmenn

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Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 11/07/2026

They’ve got nothing on me in my hot flat watching them… :)

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Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 13/03/2026

…and we’re sold out. However, I fixed the email sign up, so jump on the mailing list if you want to grab any spare tickets that come up, or a space at the next one.

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Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 11/03/2026

It is 3am. I am still awake thanks to the adrenaline rush from hosting a whisky tasting. Randomly, with no interaction from me, one of my Alexa speakers has started playing Rise Up by Andra Day. It’s a good song. I’m not sure why this happened, as I’m listening to a vid about English folklore…

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They are good, but definitely a 'treat' nut for me – more than a couple and I'm done. My favourite texture of nut, maybe.

It's a strong move, but in raw form, I reckon pistachio just takes it still... Pistachio feels like more of an all-purpose nut.

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I prefer doughnuts – more European and sophisticated.

The Drinking Hour - Food FM

The lovely people of The Drinking Hour podcast had me on to talk about Chinese spirits. It seems that they have an excellent editor and they've worked some magic on my rambling: foodfmradio.com/programmes/t...

foodfmradio.com

In partnership with Club Oenologique – the world through the lens of wine and spirits – https://cluboenologique.com. An hour of relaxed, unpretentious, informative and engaging conversatio...

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I bought a bag for a mortadella sandwich I've been planning for tomorrow. Threw a handful into my 'I'm definitely healthy' giant pot of fruit and nut for snacking on that I've already almost finished, and was surprised by quite how good they are. Pistachio crème is maybe a step too far... tempted.

In other news, I think pistachio might be the best nut.

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Today Park Royal smells of chips. Chip shop, oven and home made. No vinegar, just chips. #nw10 #smellwalk

Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 04/03/2026

They’re definitely worth seeking them out, especially the peated.

Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 04/03/2026

I wrote some words about the lovely folks at Laizhou and their whisky. Tasted both the Finest Reserve and Peated Bourbon Cask again to write notes for the article, and was just as impressed as when I tried them at the distillery.

thewhiskyexchange.com

Laizhou distillery and the rise of Chinese whisky : Whisky and Spirits Guides

Chinese whisky is breaking into the international market, with distillers like IWSC-award-winning Laizhou leading the way and setting the standards.

I definitely get some cherry lips/Haribo. I suspect that's the wood interacting with the rye as I didn't get it in my old bourbon-cask samples #TLDCWhisky

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When trying these three next to each other, you get a load of similarity. #3 Yesteryear. Nose: Sweet pastry and Playdoh, custard tarts and soft spice. Palate: Cinnamon-spiced pastry and mint imperials. Finish: More mints and cinnamon toast #TLDCWhisky

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Despite Bluesky failing to work, time for #2: Embarque. Nose: more custardy notes, as well as well-done-but-not-burnt toast, cherry jam, Mr Kipling Country Slices. Palate: Dark, singed raisins and char, soft spice, dark chocolate and minty hints. Finish: minty dark choc and char #TLDCWhisky

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I was rather surprised by the limey note #TLDCWhisky

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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Kicking off with Ten Times Round the Sun. Only been waiting about 12 years for this... Nose: Custard tarts, a hint of lime, cinnamon toast and brown sugar. Palate: Loads of brown sugar (almost US rye-like) bready grain and hints of mint choc. Finish: Minty with more chocolate #TLDCWhisky

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Tonight, we’ll be sharing, sipping and savouring London’s sipping finest in the order of: 1. TLDC Ten Times Around the Sun 2. TLDC Embarque 3. TLDC Yesteryear #TLDCWhisky #London #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

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The London Distillery Company @londondistilleryco.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This Friday, a decade of patience comes full circle. Ten Times Around the Sun, matured in cask #007 through closure and revival, finally arrives - London’s first 10-year-old single malt and a defining moment for The London Distillery Company. #TLDCWhisky

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Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 11/02/2026

First paragraph of the launch press release :)

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Billy Abbott @billyabbott.co.uk · 11/02/2026

They were launched at Davos, iirc...

I just got an ad for a Google app that you can hum tunes to. I am now finally feeling justified in my third-year-at-university confidence. 26 years later.

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For a long time I’ve felt a bit foolish for telling him we couldn’t do it.

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I’ve been told he went on to found Shazam.

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