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A leading Spirits Writer, Content Creator, Communicator, PR & Comms Consultant and Social Media Drambassador. Thinking out of the cask since 2010.🥃 www.thewhiskywire.com

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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 2h
Our 144th Whisky Insiders Interview: Jaynie Kean, Owner/Managing Director of RAER Scotch Whisky (Jackton Distillery): thewhiskywire.com/2026/09/25/1... #TheOriginalSeriesOfWhiskyInsidersInterviews #Scotch #Whisky
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144th Whisky Insiders Interview – Jaynie Kean
Name: Jaynie KeanCompany: RAER Scotch Whisky (Jackton Distillery)Job: Owner/Managing DirectorWebsite: raer.co.ukSocials: @raerwhisky How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I have bee…
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 6h
Our 143rd Whisky Insiders Interview: Ian Logan, Senior Spirits & Hospitality Manager at Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky: thewhiskywire.com/2026/09/02/1... #TheOriginalSeriesOfWhiskyInsidersInterviews #Scotch #Whisky
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143rd Whisky Insiders Interview – Ian Logan
Name: Ian LoganCompany: Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky LimitedJob: Senior Spirits & Hospitality ManagerWebsite: duncantaylor.comSocials: @duncantaylorscotchwhisky How long have you been working in…
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The London Distillery Company @londondistilleryco.bsky.social · 9h
Something is cooking at LDC. And you're going to want a taste. #LondonDistilleryCompany #ComingSoon #SingleMalt #Whisky #EnglishWhisky
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The London Distillery Company @londondistilleryco.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
London Whisky Show. We’re here! LDC vs Rare Find. Sister brands, same stand, completely unnecessary rivalry. 😂 Two distinct approaches. One shared love of whisky. Come taste the evidence, choose your side – and sneak a taste of a few LDC previews from the future. 📍 Stand 101 | Today–Sunday
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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 · 02/10/2026
Kingsbarns Distillery launches the first release in new annual series: thewhiskywire.com/2026/10/02/k... #Scotch #Whisky #News
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Kingsbarns Distillery launches the first release in new annual series
The Fife-based Kingsbarns Distiller,y has announced the launch of the inaugural release in a new annual limited-edition series, inspired by and exploring a different facet of the Cambo Estate and f…
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Dalmore launches new 18 Year Old Cigar Malt release: thewhiskywire.com/2026/10/01/t... #Scotch #Whisky #News
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The Dalmore launches new 18 Year Old Cigar Malt release
The Highland-based Dalmore Distillery, has announced the launch of a new permanent addition to its much-revered Cigar Malt range, which first launched more than two decades ago. The Dalmore Cigar M…
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Our 144th Whisky Insiders Interview: Jaynie Kean, Owner/Managing Director of RAER Scotch Whisky (Jackton Distillery): thewhiskywire.com/2026/09/25/1... #TheOriginalSeriesOfWhiskyInsidersInterviews #Scotch #Whisky
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144th Whisky Insiders Interview – Jaynie Kean
Name: Jaynie KeanCompany: RAER Scotch Whisky (Jackton Distillery)Job: Owner/Managing DirectorWebsite: raer.co.ukSocials: @raerwhisky How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I have bee…
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The biggest of thanks to everyone who took part in and followed last night’s epic and trending Jura Whisky Tasting... #JuraWhisky #TheWhiskyWire #Tasting #Scotch #Whisky #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Johnnie Walker Blue Label launches limited edition Indian Festive Blend: thewhiskywire.com/2026/10/01/j... #Scotch #Whisky #News
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label launches limited edition Indian Festive Blend
Johnnie Walker, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition Blue Label expression, created exclusively for India’s festive season. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend (40% ABV) is …
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Mike’s Whisky Odyssey @whiskyodyssey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Interesting set of drams, it feels like Jura are heading in the right direction with their core bottlings at last. Favourite was the 16, followed by the 15 Sherry Cask As always, a huge thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising #JuraWhisky
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Once again, a mahoosive thanks to all those who took part and followed along to tonight’s rather dram epic and trending Jura Whisky Tasting. Goodnight everybody! #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment #JuraWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
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Keanu Reeves Says Thank You
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Spirit Bomb Tabi @spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thanks to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and Jura whisky for an amazing tasting tonight. #JuraWhisky
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Mr Bean Cheers with a Happy Grin
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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great tasting @thewhiskywire.bsky.social I'm a closet #JuraWhisky Fan. Go past the supermarket staples they produce good whisky, they've obviously listened with the release of these two 46%ers! The 15yo SC wins for me but I think it will be the 12yo SC that I get to accompany this year's #MincePies!
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
For more information on Jura Whisky, visit: www.jurawhisky.com #JuraWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
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Home | Jura Single Malt Whisky | Jura
The Jura distillery was established in 1810 and since 1963 we've been distilling a great collection of unique Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
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Fi Shoop @fiwhiskydram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Huge thanks @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for tonight's #JuraWhisky Tastings. I love how Jura is such an easy quaffer. Great to try these 4 drams. I know the 12yo has a low ABV but there are times you just want a comfort dram. My favourite was the 15yo in the sherry cask but I'd happily drink them all
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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#JuraWhisky I think we need to be mindful of what the idea behind a lot of Jura is right now, and that is simple, approachable whisky. The higher abv drams held up better than the lower abvs. Would I buy? Probably not. It's not for me. But also, there are many excellent IB Juras out there.
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Okay gang, I think we’re just about done with tonight’s rather dram epic and trending Jura Whisky Tasting. A huge thanks to all our tasters and followers for being part of tonight’s dramfotainment! #JuraWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
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Spirit Bomb Tabi @spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I've been quite disparaging of Jura over the years, as I knew they could produce some wonderful whisky if they tried. Tonight they proved it to me. The 2 sherry cask whiskies were outstanding, but the 15 takes the win for me tonight. #JuraWhisky
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Spirit Bomb Tabi @spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jura 15 Sherry cask on the palate: I can definitely taste that plum/hoisin sauce note, Chinese pancakes, marmalade, black cherry ice cream, milk chocolate & Chinese 5 spice. Mouthfeel is lipsmackingly oily, & finish is long and peppery. I really want Chinese food now. #JuraWhisky
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tonight, we've shared, sipped and savoured a jubilant and joyous jamboree of Jura’s. What are your overall thoughts and highlights? #JuraWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
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Whisky_Stu @whisky-stu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social i came into this not expecting much,yet im surprised, for me the older age statements were the best, the 12 didnt do it, the sherry 12 pulled it back a little but the 15 & the 16 were smashing, as somebody thats not a jura fan im relatively surprised with the outcome!
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Mike’s Whisky Odyssey @whiskyodyssey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Palate: Caramel toffee, Victoria plums, tannic oak, lemon citrus, maritime salt and cinnamon warmth Finish: Lingering caramel, woody oak and cinnamon #JuraWhisky
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Whiskytip - Duncan @whiskytip.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
On the palate 15yo Jura sherry cask 46% - Spicy, but with endless nuttiness and milk chocolate. Literal liquid snickers. A spicy Snickers bar. Then some limoncello and Arancello Schnnaps. Again, then a sour note to end. #JuraWhisky
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Completely agree! #JuraWhisky
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Fi Shoop @fiwhiskydram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Smokier with water, Chinese braised pork & aubergine, gammon with glacé cherries, dark chocolate truffles, dark chocolate cherry liqueurs, cherry lips, floral gums, liquorice pipes, oak box, black marker pen, post-dry cleaner duvet, silage. Smoky Scotch broth and liquorice finish #JuraWhisky
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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#JuraWhisky Dram 4: Palate: Haribo!! Almond, and a little more oomph!!, Good mouth feel, ginger. Finish: Definitely a longer finish, warming, almond/marzipan, ginger.
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Fi Shoop @fiwhiskydram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Much smokier than expected, Scotch broth in a copper pan over a smoky wood fire, chai in a salt-glazed earthenware teapot, mint TicTacs, dark chocolate brandy truffles & ginger creams, clove balls, aniseed twists, cherry lips, tea-soaked fruitcake. Coal smoke finish with liquorice root #JuraWhisky
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Whisky_Stu @whisky-stu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
the palate on this one is alot longer, its warm, citrus with a salty salinity that sticks to the end, almost drying the tongue so your waiting for more of that sweet salty fruitiness!! #JuraWhisky #DramFoTainment #WhiskyInfluencer #Whisky-Stu-On-Insta #LikeFollowShare
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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#JuraWhisky 15yo Sherry Cask Palate: thick mouth coating arrival, a lot of salinity and minerality - like sucking beach pebbles, a little sweetness, lemon zest and a bite of peppery spice. After the first sip there's orange zest, almonds and a little hazelnut. Yummy!
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s time to dive in and taste! What palatable pleasures does Jura Aged 15 Years Sherry Cask Finish deliver? #JuraWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#JuraWhisky 15yo Sherry Cask Nose: orchard fruit, salinity and a little citrus to start. There's some tinned fruit juice, plums, almonds and a litle minerality.
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Spirit Bomb Tabi @spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jura 15 Sherry Cask Finish nose: I expected this to be similar to the 12 Sherry cask Finish, but it's not at all. If anything the nose reminds me of Chinese crispy duck pancakes. There's an oily meatiness, hoisin sauce, spring onion vibe as well as salted caramel ice cream & dark honey. #JuraWhisky
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Mike’s Whisky Odyssey @whiskyodyssey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Appearance: Oak aged Chardonnay in colour, forms a thin line which beads before slowly falling as thick, oily legs Nose: Stone fruit, toasted almonds, lemon citrus, coastal air and a hint of dunnage warehouse floors #JuraWhisky
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Fi Shoop @fiwhiskydram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Water reveals more smoke and spice with coal smoke, ginger, star anise, cloves, cardamom, white pepper, Tizer, Ribena, loganberry squash, squodgy strawberry sweets, strawberry syrup over a Mr Whippy ice cream, chocolate cake, roast pork and gravy #JuraWhisky
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Trending Tags (Beta) @trendtags.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚀 BlueSky trending hashtags (15m): #horrorwriterschat #nsfw #art #humpday #furry #vore #furryart #photography #digitalart #oc #gay #bb28 #gamedev #jurawhisky #indiegame
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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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Trending Tags (Beta) @trendtags.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🌟 BlueSky trending hashtags (1h): #horrorwriterschat #thearchers #guardrailsforai #furryart #art #humpday #nsfw #oc #furry #gamedev #beyondthegates #illustration #gay #pokemon #jurawhisky
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Fi Shoop @fiwhiskydram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sauvignon blanc colour. Nose has polished antique silver coffeepot, Turkish coffee, dentist rinse, lemon tart, milk chocolate-covered raisins & Brazil nuts, walnut whips, dried figs, window cleaner, oak Davenport & brass handles, charcoal powder, mint toothpaste, hint of distant smoke #JuraWhisky
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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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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Launching this month globally, Jura Aged 15 Years Sherry Cask Finish, which was initially matured in Refill-Bourbon Barrels, before being finished in Manzanilla Sherry casks, is natural colour and non-chill filtered. #JuraWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Whisky_Stu @whisky-stu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ok its the 15 year old sherry finish now! lets see what we have here! on the nose im getting a warm frangipane and lemons, i like this before i even try it! #JuraWhisky #DramFoTainment #WhiskyInfluencer #Whisky-Stu-On-Insta #LikeFollowShare
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Spirit Bomb Tabi @spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jura 12 Sherry Cask on the palate: super sweet, cherries, plums, damsons, muscovado sugar and tarte tatin. Reminds me of a brown sugar bubble tea I had in Japan a few years back. Lovely oily mouthfeel and medium finish. This is my favourite of the night so far. #JuraWhisky
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Whiskytip - Duncan @whiskytip.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
On the nose 15yo sherry cask 46% - Fresh whipped cream, cinnamon latte with almond milk, peach syrup, sugar syrup and lemon, more rounded and rich than the rest, and less sour. #JuraWhisky
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jura Whisky Aged 15 Years Sherry Cask Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky ABV: 46% Casks: Refill Bourbon barrels - Finished in Manzanilla Sherry casks RRP: £65.00 #JuraWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#JuraWhisky 12yo Sherry Cask Finish: lingering dried fruit, prunes and marzipan. A huge improvement on the previous 12yo, good ABV and NCF and you can feel the difference - well done Jura!
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Steve Rush @thewhiskywire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s time to move onto our fourth and final dram of the night and another drop of newness; Jura Aged 15 Years Sherry Cask Finish. What does this dish up and deliver on the nose? #JuraWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Fi Shoop @fiwhiskydram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Water: Much smokier. Burning papers in metal incinerator, burnt pigs in blankets, chai in earthenware mug, steamed spinach, duck jerky, leaked ink pen on polyester shirt, minestrone soup, ricotta-filled ravioli with sage butter. Smoky cheese fondue, warm sausage roll & burnt bacon finish #JuraWhisky
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Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Cherry Bakewell - yes, yes, yes! #JuraWhisky
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