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The Quare Drop

@thequaredrop.bsky.social
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A layman's journey through the world of whiskey/whisky/uisce beatha. Disqualified from the human race for shoving. Tyrone via Belfast. Tír Eoghain via Béal Feirste.

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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Yellow Spot edged it for me last night. I think with the right amount of water the Victoriana might open enough to have at least made it a draw.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Been a while since I've done one of these but life has been hectic. Anyway, the Gods of Random Whiskey have come out the gates absolutely flying with these two. Going to be interesting...
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
😂
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Which one are you going for?
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El Squigg @psychicsquirrel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Neck pour. Initial impressions are this whisky lives up to the hype that saw me buy it back in October 2023. Been in the stash since. Probably one of the few whiskies that, for me, is better on the palate than the nose. Fruit loaf in a glass. Thought I detected a bit of peat but apparently not!
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#bottlekill
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Anyone recommend any good walking tours of Edinburgh? Since it's with the family, they won't thank me for a whiskey-focused one! GetYourGuide showing up things like the Underground Ghost Tours, Harry-Potter focused tours....any suggestions gratefully accepted.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
What. A. Show.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
When you've had enough of adulting. I've spent the past 24 hours in bed. Nothing physically wrong just.... enough. I'm calling it the "Odin-sleep".
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Dancing in the heart of Belfast IG: @manesh.shendkar
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Achill island.....
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
How did you find it compared to a Guinness?
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Another bar chalked off the bucket list. The Scotia, Glasgow.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Certainly looks like it!
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Which one are you going for?
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I was surprised by how much tamer the 40% version felt in comparison. Softer, rounder. Didn't expect such a dramatic difference though.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Interesting little side-by-side. Buffalo Trace is bottled at 45% ABV for the USA (left hand glencairn) compared to 40% for the UK/Ireland (right hand side glencairn). Immediately noticed the difference in colour. Same DNA on the nose and palate but menthol comes through on the higher ABV.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Coincidentally, just had a drop of this tonight....
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Schumacher ...
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Man Spits Funny
ALT: Man Spits Funny
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Like buses - you wait ages for one and then.. The Boann and the Tyrconnell picked up at the Friend At Hand whiskey shop in Belfast after a chat with the @WhiskeyNovice himself, Jim. Always willing to give you time and advice.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
He's a good sort. Was chatting to him in the shop yesterday.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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Mo Mi Struscio Dance
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
A quiet lunchtime pint in Charlie's bar, Enniskillen.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Which one are you going for?
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Definitely the PC10 for me.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Looks more like an outfield player strip to me. 😉
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... The original post
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
😂😂😂😂😂😂
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Bunnahabhain bottlekill and its replacement - the Bruichladdich - which I've never had before. So looking forward to this.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Never tried it. I take it you would recommend it? 😁
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
In a rare win for me, I'm going to give this one to the non-peated whisky, the Deanston. Lovely honey and malty notes on nose and palate. I like the Lagavulin but this expression is just a little too rough around the edges compared to other Lagavulin bottlings.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I'll put good money on the fact that every time an Irishman of a certain age walks through the lingerie department with his significant other, he'll either a) make reference to or b) think about that Father Ted episode.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Smokehead (40%) and Smokehead unfiltered (46%). Samples provided by a friend. Really enjoyable peated Islay whisky. Distillery unknown. Enough of a difference that you'd think they were from different distilleries. Recommended at the price they are currently going for.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Bottlekill and its replacement. I've opened about 4 bottles of bourbon this year just to get a bit more experience with it. I'll be returning to opening Scottish and Irish whisk(e)y for the remainder of the year.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Bogan's bar, Omagh.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I remember watching this in the cinema and my then girlfriend leaned over halfway through and whispered "I think he might be a ghost himself..." "Don't be bloody stupid.... he's right there..." Needless to say, it didn't last.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Thirsty Thursday indeed! Always great making room for new bottles to be opened. The Teeling was the only one you'd buy again?
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Well I suppose I'm having both - does seem cruel to make others choose right enough....
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Jim Carry: Be Strong!
ALT: Jim Carry: Be Strong!
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Didn't keep much in the way of tasting notes, but the Caol Ila was definitely my favourite. However, the Loch Lomond was one of those whiskies that improves with the addition of water. It is a peated whisky but the smoke isn't unlocked until the water is introduced. Before that, it was very citric.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I'd have agreed with you re: Glenn until I saw him as the lead in Hit Man.
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Glen Powell: Really?
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Well, Girvan town is on the west coast, halfway between Cairnryan and Ayr if memory serves. So assuming the distillery is around there.
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Personally, I've found some younger whiskies work better for me, particularly when it comes to peat and smoke.... .....but not necessarily in this case 👀😉
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The Quare Drop @thequaredrop.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Least surprising answer of the day, sir! 😂
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