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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A huge thanks to everyone who took part tonight. I thoroughly enjoyed arranging this tasting and look forward to doing it again sometime. Thank you to Brian @maltmusings.bsky.social for all of the organising, giving me another shot at hosting, and for the #BTC ! #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

My theme, Reminiscence with the Robertsons, is about distilleries that were previously owned by Edrington. The Robertson’s being the three sisters who founded Edrington in 1961 #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Any guesses as to what the theme was? #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 5 Whisky: Glenturret 14yo (Ruadh Maor) – 2011 (Chorlton Whisky) Cask: Refill Marsala Barrique Bottles: 304 bottles at 57.3% abv Price: £70 #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 4 Whisky: Bunnahabhain 7yo – 2019 (Uncharted Whisky Co.) Cask: First-fill Red Wine Barriques Bottles: 590 bottles at 55.0% abv Price: £67 #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 3 Whisky: Tamdhu 18yo – 2008 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) Cask: Hogshead, Moscatel Cask Finish Bottles: 98 bottles at 61.2% abv Price: £115 #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 2 Whisky: Glenglassaugh 8yo – 2018 (Decadent Drinks) Cask: Refill Hogshead Bottles: 220 bottles at 57.1% abv Price: £89 #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 1 Whisky: Glengoyne 11yo - 2014 (Murray McDavid) Cask: First-fill Bourbon Barrels Bottles: 850 bottles at 56.6% abv Price: £84 #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Please get your final scores in before the reveal #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Final thoughts on Dram 5. Would you buy a bottle and a score from 0-5, please #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 5. Palate: Oily texture. Sweet cereal notes, burning grass, malty, and earthy. Bombay mix, smoky sour fruitiness, dark citrus, savoury spice, turmeric, paprika, thyme #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Let’s hope our last sip is a good one. Palate and finish for Dram 5, please… #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 5. Nose: Smoked orchard fruits, poached pears in syrup, salted pretzels, assorted toasted and salted nuts. Meaty, smoked bockwurst, a smoky floral note, wasabi, loads of cereal/dry grass, very malty, savoury spice #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Final dram for the night. Let’s find out what Dram 5 holds for us…thoughts on appearance and nose, please #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Final thoughts on Dram 4. Would you buy a bottle and a score from 0-5, please #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 4. Palate: Syrupy. Loads of pepper with dry wood, woody peat. Heavily salted and peppered steak. Juicy, bitter berries. Loads of savoury spices, star anise, cumin, ginger, and also herbs, rosemary, oregano. Burning pine needles #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Let’s see what the palate and finish hold for us. Please taste Dram 4 when ready #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 4. Nose: Salty, dry smoke, vinous, big minerality. Burnt orange, marmite, salted caramel, tart berries, Turkish delight #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Let’s dive in to Dram 4. Thoughts on appearance and nose, please #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Final thoughts on Dram 3. Would you buy a bottle and a score from 0-5, please #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 3. Palate: Thick and chewy. Earthy and leathery, tobacco, dry wood, raspberry dark chocolate, dried apricot. Heavy umami notes, 60-day dry aged beef, mushroom, nori, slight vegetal note #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Now dive in for a taste of Dram 3. Palate and finish, please… #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 3. Nose: Blackberries, strawberry laces, sour candy, cocoa nibs. Smoked meats, cigar leaf, chocolate-coated cherries, new leather jacket #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Let’s keep the ball rolling with Dram 3. How’s it looking and smelling? #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Final thoughts on Dram 2. Would you buy a bottle and a score from 0-5, please #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 2. Palate: Thick and oily. Ripe tropical fruit, papaya, guava, pineapple. Sweet green grapes. Dried fruit, dunnage, earthy, hay, cereal, oak spice #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

When you’re ready, let’s taste Dram 2. Palate and finish, please… #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 2. Nose: Earthy, damp soil, dry leaves, dunnage, sweet oak. Vanilla, green banana, guava fruit roll, sour cherries, light spice #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Moving on to Dram 2. Thoughts on appearance and nose? #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Final thoughts on Dram 1. Would you buy a bottle and a score from 0-5, please #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 1. Palate: Medium viscosity. Burst of citrus and tropical fruits, litchi. Quite earthy, toasted oak, toasted coconut, flan, lemon zest, lemon sherbert, and again, spicy ginger and white pepper #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Okay. Let’s get tasting Dram 1. Palate and finish, please… #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dram 1. Nose: Icing sugar, vanilla, candied lemon, apple. Dusty, biblichor, waxy, white pepper. Also, a little herbal with dried ginger #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Let’s get started with Dram 1. Appearance and nose, please… #BlindDrams

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P.S.Whisky @pswhisky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Hi, everyone. I’m hosting Blind Drams for the fourth time tonight and I hope you all enjoy my selection. Raring to start, so I hope you’re all poured and let’s do this #BlindDrams

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