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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 11h

On 'babysitting' duty tonight. If we keep him awake until 11pm he'll sleep until 5am. Got a wee dream to keep me going!

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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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Coldorak @coldorak.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What is actually on a whisky label — and what does it all mean? From age statements and ABV to cask types, natural colour, and bottle numbers, we decode the mandatory details and the useful extras. moredramslessdrama.com/2026/10/02/h...

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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Welcome to the newest member of our family, 9 weeks old! www.instagram.com/monty_montgo...

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Mark P. Smith (Author) @markpsmithauthor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Christmas season is fast approaching and Santa is finalising his naughty and nice list. Why not add 'Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora - The quest to save Christmas magic' by Mark P. Smith to your wish list and have a magical read this holiday season. #SantaClaus #Novel #FamilyRead

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky 15yo Sherry Cask 46% ABV pale gold in the Glencairn, swirls clings as a thin line, form small beads which hang for a while before falling as slow thin oily legs.

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky 12yo Sherry Cask 46% ABV, so is this the old 12yo now bottled at 46% rather than 40%? AND... it's NCF - Jura have been listening! Pale gold in the Glencairn, swirls cling as a thin line, hold for a while before forming small beads which fall as slow thick oily legs.

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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Jura’s unique bottle shape was specifically designed to be more tightly packed together. Allowing the distillery to ensure its whisky survived the rough seas around their island home. #JuraWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky 16yo Bourbon barrels (Travel Retail) 43% ABV, pale gold in the Glencairn, swirls cling as a thick line, bead up and fall as slow thick legs.

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#JuraWhisky 12yo pale gold in the Glencairn, swirls cling as a thin line, bead up quickly and fall as quick thick legs.

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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As ever, please remember to include the #JuraWhisky hashtag in all of your posts and replies. #JuraWhisky #JuraWhisky #JuraWhisky #JuraWhisky #JuraWhisky #JuraWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Chaos at Palermo Airport Security and passport control... This is still using the old human system as they've switched off the new machines because they are too slow...

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Palermo... The market was great, Cathedral worth a visit and a few other spots but very disappointed with the amount of rubbish and cigarette ends. Probably wouldn't go again.

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A gang of Sicilian postboxes, most now seem 'gagged', maybe the Mafia have been around, maybe people are posting less mail? #PostboxSaturday

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Pushing the boat out... Ballantine's in a plastic tumbler...

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Some interesting samples tried in T2 Manchester Airport

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Booths is all ready for #Christmas I've restocked my #MincePie cupboard!

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A pair of Liverpool Specials (2 of the remaining 3 of 7 ever made?) in Liverpool! #PostboxSaturday

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Coldorak @coldorak.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A first look at Strathmill for More Drams Less Drama: 14-year-old 2009 from Le Gus’t versus 38-year-old 1988 from The Whisky Agency. Same distillery, 23 years apart. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/09/14/s...

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The scores are in from last night's Blind Tasting Consortium's 68th #BlindDrams tasting. malt-musings.blogspot.com/2026/09/btc6...

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#BTC68 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

A blog about malt whisky

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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

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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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Huge thanks to @cameronhobbs.bsky.social for choosing tonight's #BlindDrams - 5 drams where the distillery shared a name with a golf course!

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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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Jim Allan @whisky197.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. Bizarre as it seems the progression continued all the way to the final dram, really enjoyable 5/5 #BlindDrams #BTC68

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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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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 5 - Score: ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 - Damn drinkable and if within my price range, I'd happily buy (or have bought) one of these and enjoy it. I'm thinking a 58% sherry cask peated dram - Caol Ila? #BlindDrams

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 5 - The finish: Lingering smoke, spice and a little sweetness. #BlindDrams

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 5 - On the palate: Thick sweet arrival and then immediately smoky. There's some honey, toffee and burnt orange. A little ash and some baked ham. Yummy! #BlindDrams

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 5 - On the nose: Dirty smoke to start, BBQ meats and a little orange zest. Are we burning orange skin again @whiskynwhiskers.bsky.social Some sweet peanut notes and a hint of maritime breeze #BlindDrams

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 5 - Appearance: Dark gold in the Glencairn, swirls cling as a thick line, bead up and fall as slow thick legs,. #BlindDrams

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.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. Favourite so far, 50% ABV PX sherry cask #BlindDrams

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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dram 4 - The finish: Long and dry: berries, cherries and lemon zest, A little meaty, #BlindDrams

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