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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 19h

We’re ready and RAER’ing for our next industry leading Tasting — an evening of pouring and exploring all things RAER Whisky. Register now to be part of the dramfotainment: thewhiskywire.com/2026/10/02/r... #RAERWhisky #Scotch #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky Dram 4: 15yrs Sherry cask finish 46% abv Nose: Quite closed initially, back of hand a little dark chocolate, nutty, something floral on the edge, some stone fruit.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky Dram 3: 12yrs Sherry cask finish 46% abv Nose: chocolate, mocha, chocolate coated kirsch cherries, grapefruit right at back of nose, snapped Cotinus branches at front. Back of hand gives soft, floral, tinned gooseberries. Longer time in glass, pecan nut.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky Dram 2 16yrs 43% abv Nose: Less physical activity on the nose, fresh, popcorn, softer apples, more apple Danish, fat juicy sultanas. coconut ice, bounty without the chocolate, a little citrus, maybe orange, bigger sniff gives a sour milk. Back of hand, sour, plasticine, stale sweat.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky Dram 1: 12yrs 40% abv Nose: stewed apples, varnish, having physical effect of high abv on my nose, over-ripe bananas, Victoria plum skin, fresh wood shavings. Back of hand: a little buttery pastry, slight meatiness, sausage rolls, sage, citrus peel. low level honey tones.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In the month that English Whisky gets it's GI, What3Whiskies is bringing two English Whisky distillery tastings to SE London Wireworks from the White Peak Distillery at Southey Brewery on 8th October 2026. Come along! £20pp www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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An evening with Wireworks Whisky

An evening discovering this award-winning English Whisky, led by BA Richard McKeand.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On 1st October the English Whisky GI comes into effect. I'm looking to take all views on this for an article. It isn’t just an industry discussion, its a consumer one; so I'm running a survey to get an idea of what we all think. Would love it if you take part & share. forms.gle/puUh9w1dDRCH...

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Whisky GI Survey: What Buyers Actually Think

I'm researching how much Geographical Indication (GI) status actually means to whisky buyers, including people who buy it as gifts but don't drink it themselves, following England's whisky GI approval...

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Summerton Whisky Club @summertonclub.com · 03/09/2026

Lewes Whisky Festival Ramblings youtube.com/shorts/xLWuS...

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Lewes Whisky Festival Ramblings

YouTube video by Summerton Whisky Club

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Part 2 of my look into the Macloney's rebrand, where I uncover who the 'silent' investor is, and question whether it is commercially ok to use personal social media accounts to promote your business. clairevokins.substack.com/p/macaloneys...

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Macaloney’s: “Audit Failure”? How about some “Truth Serum”?

...and I don’t mean just the new names of the whisky. Part 2 of my look into the Macaloney’s rebrand.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#DrinkHIP I did my notes earlier in the day in the order of Tomintoul, Invergordon, Bowmore, rum. I suspect tonights order had an impact on tasting notes. However, I love this concept, but the drams are just lacking either abv or mouthfeel or both. Maybe more abv and less outturn next batch?

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#DrinkHIP Dram 4 Barbados Aged Rum 14 yrs Old 53% abv Nose: Creamy, vanilla, a little rum and raisin ice-cream (I know, no sh*t sherlock)

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#DrinkHIP Dram 3 Invergordon 28yrs Old 46% abv First fill bourbon Nose: Crunchy nut cornflakes, dusty, light apple, red peanut skin. Back of hand, brings a little citrus. Hint of white chocolate.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#DrinkHIP Dram 2 Bowmore 13 yrs 46% Refill bourbon Nose: Sweet, briney, bit of a funk, a little sulphur, old oily garage chamois, black rubber. Back of hand removed the rubber and sulphur a little, more smoky, sweet smoked meats, chorizo et al

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#DrinkHIP Dram 1 Tomintoul 12yrs Old 48% abv Refill Sherry Butt Nose: Overripe fruit bowl, cereal box, little acetone, dried raisins with the crunchy bits. Back of hand test; not much different, which is unusual.

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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're thrilled to announce another Tasting for August, pouring and exploring the inaugural bottled bounty from new indie bottler, HIP: thewhiskywire.com/2026/07/24/h... #DrinkHIP #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RareFindWhisky Dram 4: Mystery Islay 9yr 57.9% abv Palate: Palate: sweet, salty, absolute assault on the senses, tastes like smoke from bonfire with rubber trapped, smoked mackeral, bacon.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RareFindWhisky Dram 4: Mystery Islay 9yr 57.9%abv Nose: reaches me before glass even picked up! Some sweetness, pulled pork, gammon ham with burnt honey glaze, red fruits, chocolate covered strawberry creams, all with an undertone of medicinal peatiness and a bit of ash.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RareFindWhisky Dram 3: Deanston 14 57.3% abv Palate: dry, salinity, almonds, a little menthol, syrup-y.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RareFindWhisky Dram 3: Deanston 14 57.3% abv Nose: initially quite closed, Turkish delight, plain dark chocolate, wood varnish, (BOH) burnt roast beef, savoury, beef crisps (Brannigans), developing into dark chocolate covered honeycomb.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RareFindWhisky Dram 2: Dalmunach 9yr old Palate: Palate: big red summer fruit, bold, rounded mouthfeel, almost creamy, cream tea with stewed strawberries

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RareFindWhisky Dram 2: Dalmunach 9yo 60.6% abv Nose: light, tobacco, musty old sofa, strawberry ice cream, whisky drenched meringue glace, Eton mess, dark summer fruits.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RarefindWhisky Dram 1: Palate:sweet, toffee apple, buttery, flakey pastry, apple danish

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#RareFindWhisky Dram 1: Blair Athol 12 56.1% abv Nose: light, typical bourbon, toffee, apples, caramel, butterkist popcorn, back of hand brings about white chocolate, wine soaked sultanas

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Join us for a relaxed night of whisky highballs and pizza; a long, cold drink in one hand and a slice in the other. We'll explore how whisky opens up with a highball, how flavours shift and lift, and how the right pizza pairing makes both taste better. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-ses...

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

If you are in SE London area, or can get to Penge, we have the London Distillery Company holding a tasting at Southey Brewery on Thursday 7-9pm. Also, if you are working in hospitality I have a number of tickets for 50% discount. Slide into my DMs for code. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-dis...

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London Distillery Company Tasting

Discover a legacy reborn with Matt McKay, as he talks us through the past, the present and the future of LDC with some stunning drams.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

It's been a while, but I have a new article out on Substack. I'm a little over the ongoing and flawed narrative surrounding Gen Z and GLP'1s. Let's have some honesty and critical thinking, eh? clairevokins.substack.com/p/the-kidz-a...

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The Kidz are alright..... (and so are the jabz)

A lack of critical thinking and lazy reporting has created a narrative that doesn’t hold up with regards to economic decline in the world of whisky…..

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Some info on tastings in SE London with What.3.Whiskies. If you are SE London based and want to pop along, head to website and grab tickets via events page, and sign up via contact form to stay informed of upcoming events. www.what3whiskies.com/events

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#Annandalewhisky Another amazing tasting, thanks @thewhiskywire.bsky.social absolutley loved the Fresh ex bourbon allowing the distillery character to shine, but that STR peated? Right up my alley. Amazing dram.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#AnnandaleWhisky Dram 4 MoS STR ex red wine cask Palate: soft, low peat, warm strawberry jam on toast, buttery, palate so different to nose Finish: nutty, medium finish, dark chocolate, chewy

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#Annandalewhisky Dram 4 Man o'Sword STR ex red wine Nose: Pure filth. Dirty engine oil, burnt Jet A1, burnt toast, rubber chipping in playgrounds, softening into strawberry icecream, coconut ice, bounty, lightly toasted sourdough

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#Annandalewhisky Dram 3: MoS Ex oloroso cask Palate: slight salinity, red jammy fruits, chilli heat, w/h2o: more dry, spicy, medjool dates, Finish: light smoke coming through, chewy, dates

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#Annandalewhisky Dram 3: Man o'Sword ex oloroso sherry Nose: dark chocolate, peanut skins, tobacco, dark meat, fatty beef, aniseed balls, old leather, liqourice

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#Annandalewhisky Dram 2: MoW Double oaked Ex bourbon Palate: almond, slightly lactic, musty grapes, w/h2o: more almond flavours, more sour lactic at back of mouth, kefir. Finish: long finish, creamy, vanilla

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#AnnandaleWhisky Dram 2: Man o'Words Double oaked ex bourbon Nose: Apples, balsamic, Rocamadour cheese, milk bottles chewy sweets, tarragon, sage... this is all over the place

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#Annandalewhisky Dram 1 MoW fresh Ex Bourbon cask Palate: Almond, apple danish, icing sugar, frangipan, cherry bakewell Finish: super almondy, cherries, white pepper, medium length finish

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#AnnandaleWhisky Dram 1: Man O Words Fresh ex bourbon Nose: Apples, scrumpy cider, lemon/lime, golden sultanas, sugar puffs.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I am a huge Fettercairn fan girl, and from the 12 upwards, you know what you're getting. They have a very strong distillate character and I love it. Fave today, the Vanguard. Tomorrow might be something different. Thanks so much Steve and the #Fettercairnwhisky team for sorting out.

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#Fettercairnwhisky 28yr old Palate: Again, sweet, menthol, then back out, almost like Murray Mints, mouth hold, stronger on almond, a little pepper in there FInish: soft milky coffee, with a Danish pastry on the side

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#Fettercairnwhisky 28 yr old 42%abv Nose: Similar to the 12, but with addition of more oak spice, a little pear drops, soft toffee pennies.

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