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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 05/10/2026

@theepapajoe.bsky.social here are a couple I picked up in 2024 at the distilleries. Sadly I don't get there as often as I'd like. #whisky

Tullamore D.E.W. DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVE 47%VOL. EX-BOURBON
& EX-SHERRY
Kilbeggan Distillers Cask 10yo ex-bourbon

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 02/10/2026

It wasn't my favourite. Very busy and impersonal with queues everywhere. Think a bourbon version of Disneyland.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 02/10/2026

Lucky you! There are so many great options to choose from.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 02/10/2026

Had a friend over for a few drams last night. Feeling it a bit today 🤣

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 01/10/2026

Great night out last night, started at SMWS and ended up in Milroy's. Haven't been out in town for a year or so!

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 29/09/2026

I just put an empty WLW bottle in the recycling! You mean I could have got £30 for it? 🤣

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 29/09/2026

Sad times! This was a great bottle, my favourite bourbon. I had managed to get 2 of this batch but can't find another. I'm praying this batch I have now is as good. I'll open it next week and find out. #bourbon

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 29/09/2026

Yeah, people think Ralphy not Tom Holland 🤣 Even the new campaigns feature Harrison Ford who was old back in the first Star Wars.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 29/09/2026

I need to get back into Ardnamurchan, they've kind of fallen by the wayside. I shall do better next week!

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 28/09/2026

I think it's safe to post this now. The influencers have gotten tired of it. It's a neck pour so it may change but its very sweet. #whisky

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 27/09/2026

My daughter is about to be a Dr! Proud Dad moment, and I’m celebrating with my favourite whiskies. I shall toast her again when she is back in England.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 26/09/2026

I don’t think you will be disappointed. Obviously frame it against the price, it’s not blowing 48yo Talisker out of the water 🤣

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 26/09/2026

Yes, I like it too. Thompson Bros have released some really nice ones too.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 26/09/2026

Balvenie mellow dried fruit & very enjoyable. The Arran is crisp & clean, citrus & surprisingly malty. The Borders is lots of apples & poached pears, a little floral tonight, apricot jam on the finish. Balvenie thin with a short finish, Arran is faultless but tonight I prefer the Borders. #whisky

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 26/09/2026

If you're buying booze on tick then you definitely have a deeper issue 🤣 I think they just offer it on purchases over certain amounts in certain categories.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 26/09/2026

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. And yes, that is more of an achievement than a pour. There’s always more left than you think…

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 25/09/2026

My most hated whisky marketing clichés, what are yours? Heritage Craftsmanship Authenticity Time-honoured Handcrafted Small-batch Artisanal Uncompromising Meticulously crafted Where tradition meets innovation A journey of flavour Handed down through generations

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 25/09/2026

Testing 4 newbies side by side. The Borders was my champion today by quite some distance. I have to concede that the fantastic pricing was probably a subconscious factor. That said it just tastes accomplished, there is no substitute for aging. I'm seriously excited about this distillery! #whisky

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 24/09/2026

Picked these up in Louisville last year and forgot about them! The 117 is spicy despite the lower ABV, also an astringency on the finish which I don’t like. 1920 is a solid addition to anyone’s evening, lots of lovely caramel coated cherries, vanilla, baking spices and dark chocolate. #bourbon

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 24/09/2026

99% if you believe the fable. Supposedly 99% Ledaig and 1% I think.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 23/09/2026

Good idea waiting for @maltmusings.bsky.social to be away before pouring these. Better safe than sorry... 😉

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 23/09/2026

High proof but on the plus side your Mrs doesn't complain about the smell when you come to bed.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 23/09/2026

The whisky was never the issue for me, it was always very good. The issue was the price.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 23/09/2026

Found these in a box today so I'm tucking in. The 99&1 is a good dram, especially at the money. Dark fruit and oily soot. The hand fill is a lovely study in their spirit. Charred lemons, salmon on a BBQ and now a little sweet olive oil. #whisky

Living Souls ninety-nine & one
Ledaig 13yo Handfill 2012 bourbon cask

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 23/09/2026

Yes, we all feel like that at times. I think it won't get any cheaper!

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 22/09/2026

Some Irish tonight. Green apples and shortbread on the 12 and more of the same but with a herbal fruit cake note on the 15. #whiskey

Redbreast 12 Cask Strength
Redbreast 15 Cask Strength

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 21/09/2026

Sadly no. I like being married so I'll leave it there 🤣

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 21/09/2026

Flat tyre in a supermarket car park. Apparently they aren't all just round and black, these ones are "special". Cue the main stealer rubbing his hands with glee... 😩

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 21/09/2026

Absolute nightmare day, time for some special drams to calm me down. I think these meet the brief! Medium peat levels, lots of fruit to go with it & plenty of ABV to ease the pain of dealer tyre prices. #whisky

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 20/09/2026

😂 I’m quite partial to their products, especially at the prices they now command.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 20/09/2026

Who remembers when English whisky was malty heartburn? Well, no more! These 3 are complex, delicious and well developed. And one of them is 10! Makes me feel old. 😂 #whisky

Wire Works Necessary Evil
finish
Cotswolds Reserve
London Distillery 10 times around the sun

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 17/09/2026

That's a relief, I've been waiting on that 😉🤣

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 17/09/2026

All Jim Beam products tonight! Sweet and strong, just what I need with a slight cold. #bourbon #rye

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 17/09/2026

I really like this one too. So far they haven’t put a foot wrong for me.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 17/09/2026

Always have to take my photos facing away from the industrial estate! Great distillery but not exactly a picturesque location 😂

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 17/09/2026

For an Inaugural they could have pushed £65 so it's actually a no brainer for me. Hopefully doesn't sell out before I get one!

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 16/09/2026

I liked the Inaugural but £65 for youngsters from a new distillery puts them into "try before you buy" territory. Too expensive to risk a drain pour. I know they have to stay solvent but until you establish your character & credentials stick "£45" on it.

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 16/09/2026

Beam is such an iconic brand and the Beam surname so entwined in Kentucky bourbon that I think they will do everything in their power to keep it going. They are owned by Suntory who also own Knob Creek, Booker's, Baker's, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Yamazaki, Hibiki and many more so the funds are there. 🤞

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 11/09/2026

So anyone ver got melted butter as a note on Woodford Reserve?

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Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye @whisky.vanjaarsveldt.com · 08/09/2026

I always wonder what the numbers show on these collabs. They must work or they wouldn’t still be doing them, but what % is net new whisky drinkers.

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