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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 21h

I have a bottle of this in the house and I swear it tastes different...

Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 21h

Dram 5 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 - I'd be over the moon if given a bottle of this, and would probably drink it fairly quickly. This is great and very much my thing. It's just a little bit thin on the finish which prevents it getting a full five. Bbq, curry, salty. Another really interesting dram #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 21h

Dram 5 - On the palate: Curry continues, but it's more chargrill than spice. There's a sticky bbq flavour, more memphis than texas. It's real back garden summer sizzler flavours here. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 21h

Dram 5 - On the nose: Curry. This smells like my dinner tonight. Medium curry powder, cardamom, cumin. Smells like I need to pop a garlic naan on... #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 21h

Dram 4 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 - Damn drinkable and if within my price range, I'd happily buy (or have bought) one of these and enjoy it. Absolutely my sort of thing at it's core. Nice enough to have as an option but it's not one I'd ever consider as a classic. A real middle shelf dram. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 4 - On the palate: Slightly disappointing. There's not a ton of flavour in here. It's not bad, it just doesn't really land. The abv feels low. It's a bit thin. It's nice enough, smokey session dram, would work with a mixed grill #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 4 - On the nose: Beef, onions, frazzles. A bit meaty dram this one. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 3 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 - I'd be over the moon if given a bottle of this, and would probably drink it fairly quickly. There is nothing worse than a forgettable, generic dram. This isn't any of that. Savory, sweet insanity in a glass. I loved it. #BlindDrams

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Willem Dafoe's Insane Smile in Car

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 3 - On the palate: Loads of sweetness. So different to the nose. Really hard to place it. I'd guess a port finish cause I get loads of redberries, but could be Oloroso too with a strong umami note in there too. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 3 - On the nose: Another big chemical hit. Furniture polish and a bit of turps. Oily rags and white germolene. There's old oak and a slightly dank mushroom like smell. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Yes to this, I had keeping a spoon in your mouth too long thoughts but licking pennies is absolutely it 😂

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 2 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 - Damn drinkable and if within my price range, I'd happily buy (or have bought) one of these and enjoy it. Industrial and bitter absolutely the theme. It's also really interesting as a dram. There's a metallic finish on it too but it's quite enjoyable. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 2 - On the palate: Chocolate and bitter. Dusty and bitter. Industrial and bitter. It's bitter. It's like cleaning out the garage. But not at all in a bad way. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 2 - On the nose: Lots of oak, a touch of polish and tea dipping biscuits. Another where it feels like the original spirit is still heavily present. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 1 - Score: ⭐⭐ 2/5 - At a decent price I'd buy a glass of this, but wouldn't invest in a whole bottle. Lots of sweet & heat. Enough to make it interesting, not enough to want a whole bottle. Most others getting a load of lemon on this, the curry for dinner may be skewing me #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 1 - On the palate: Tropical fruit on the palate. Smooth and sweet up front. Grilled pineapple, then hella heat at the back and ALL the way down. Pineapple Habanero sauce with a big old boozy kick too. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

Dram 1 - On the nose: Up first, its a fizzy fruity nose on this one. Enough booze to singe the nose hairs. Refreshers and pineapple. It reminds me of some of the Loch Lomond distillery editions #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 23h

Another blind tasting, poured and READY It's certainly less anxious when you are not the ones picking the bottles!!

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Was saying on the zoom, Kingsbarns drams at cask strength have always score mega strong in blind tastings I’ve put them in. Genuinely a top top whisky. Love it.

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Clubs, balls, drams….all you need for a perfect round

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The full line up tonight. All distilleries which share their name with golf courses. Aberfeldy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Loch Lomond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kingsbarns 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Ballindalloch Castle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Annandale (Mississippi) 🇺🇸 Worth adding Annandale Golf Course in Mississippi was set up by a Scotsman #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 5 Annandale - Man O'Sword Distilled 2016, bottled 2023 Ex Oloroso Butt 60.3% Single cask £69 a bottle #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 4 Ballindalloch 2017 distilled, bottled 2025 PX sherry butt no. 410 61.6% Single cask £104 a bottle #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 3 Kingsbarns Founders Reserve 7 years Oloroso American Oak 61% 3000 bottles £100 a bottle #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 2 Loch Lomond Master Cask Collection 15 year old 1st fill Sauternes hogshead 55.9% 239 bottles Price undisclosed #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 1 Fragrant Drops Aberfeldy 10 year old Refill bourbon 60.7% 207 bottles £82 a bottle #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 5 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 - I'd suck the sweaty toes of a senior brand executive for the opportunity to have a single drop more of this. Love it. A cracker. So simple but so complex. To be fair, there’s usually a version of this in my cupboard… #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

As usual….I’m lagging behind. Let’s get these scores in and tally up our totals. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Don’t hold back now, giving it everything. Get this drank, because this is the end of my round and the next one is on you! #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Oh say can’t you see….and smell. Tell me all about the colour and smells on dram 5 #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 4 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 - I'd be over the moon if given a bottle of this, and would probably drink it fairly quickly. I love this too, it’s not as interesting as D3, but there’s so much to love here. Sweet, familiar but also a little bit different to what I expected at first... #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We’re almost there. Let’s aim big here. Don’t overthink it, nothing good comes of that. Tell me your scores for 4 #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 3 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 - I'd suck the sweaty toes of a senior brand executive for the opportunity to have a single drop more of this. I’m lagging behind. I LOVE this. A cracking whisky. Just so much of what I love about a good dram. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Lots coming from this one and a different challenge vs the rest. Time to get drinking Dram 4 #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Ok, we’re onto the next one. Keep looking forward, let’s not go back. Onto Dram 4. Let us know what you have on the eyes and the nose here. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Time to score Dram 3 as we wrap things up. Let me know what you got! #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 3 - On the palate: Savoury, Sweet, thick, toffee, like a tremendous pudding on a cold winters night. Cracking #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I think I’m getting off late here, cause you’re all ahead of me, but let’s get tasting D3 #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

No time to stop now, we’re just getting into the swing of things. Let’s move on and start making our notes on dram 3 #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Right, we’re getting some different approaches on this one…time to see it out though. Talk us through that finish and what did you score for Dram 2? #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 2 - On the palate: Really thick and heavy. I’ve got pineapple sweets and caramel but something of the earth too. Perhaps this was poured out in a divot #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Time to get tasting Dram 2. Let’s see if we’re able to find those nasal notes as we taste it #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 2 - On the nose: Bit of a herbal note on this one. Dunnage, funk, something off the floor for sure. There’s a very fresh, new caramel smell here too. You can tell we’re outside though #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Time to move on and forget all about it. Dram 2 is up next. Take a moment to observe and smell it and see what you think! #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 1 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 - Damn drinkable and if within my price range, I'd happily buy (or have bought) one of these and enjoy it. So much better with some water in it. It’s actually an interesting dram with a couple of Doubs. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

You’ve drawn, you’ve drank, you might have diluted…but let’s wrap up with a finish and some scores for Dram 1 #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 1 - On the palate: Comes in hot with a bit of an acidic note. Went for water right away with this one, which brings out a bitter note, but allows the fruits to come through. Apple Sourz for me, just at 3x the ABV #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Your nose has set the tone, now let’s get drinking Dram 1 #BlindDrams #BTC68

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 1 - On the nose: Simple, light colour. On the nose it’s a lil bit of butter, a lil bit of grass for me. Nothing huge in this, it feels like it’s being contained a little bit. #BlindDrams

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Cameron Hobbs @cameronhobbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Evening everyone! Let’s not beat around the bush, straight to it with dram 1. Let me know what you see and what you smell! #BlindDrams #BTC68

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