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Blogging on Whiskey, Poitín, Beer, Mezcal, Rum, Tequila, Cider & other entertaining drinks that suit my tastes. Based in Ireland. https://westmeathwhiskeyworld.wordpress.com/
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 8h
On the pints 🍺 in #Bergen,
#DrinkinginNorway 🇳🇴

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A couple of pints in Bergen, Frydenlund Pilsner, 4.5% & Cass Fresh, Korean Lager, 4.5%
We arrived in late to Bergen Harbour & got a little lost finding our accommodation. Luckily there was a pub on the ground floor – so we popped in for refreshments. The Victoria Cafe &…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 1d
Wasn’t expecting to find an agave spirit made in Norway,
#DrinkinginNorway 🇳🇴

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Aegirs Añejo, Agave Spirit, 53%
I wasn’t done with the tourist trap that is Aegir Brew Pub. We’d had our meals, walked the 5 beers plank & continued onto the 5 spirits one too. Now we were quietly trying to relax …
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 1d
Congratulations to Accord Stone #IrishWhiskey ☘️🥃 for winning Best Blended Irish Whiskey at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition

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Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 71, Accord Stone
The Accord Stone Irish Whiskey stands on trust – something the current President Of The United States has just destroyed. Ripping up long standing agreements is not something usually done whe…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 2d
I went full on tourist mode in Fläm with a plank of spirits 🥃,
#DrinkinginNorway 🇳🇴

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Aegirs Sterkare Smakar – A Plank of Aegir Spirits
After filling up on Pig Wing Gullibusti for my main dish – I was still keen to explore more of Aegir’s liquids. They also have a distillery & make a rather eclectic array. What bett…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 3d
Teeling added a taste of #Norway 🇳🇴 by finishing their #Whiskey 🥃 in Aquavit Casks.
#DrinkinginNorway

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Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 93, Teeling Aquavit Cask
Dunville’s aren’t the only Irish Whiskey to dip their toes into Norway. A few years ago Teeling took it a step further & released a special edition Small Batch Irish Whiskey finishe…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 3d
The 11yo would be my favourite having a kiss of peat smoke
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 4d
This #CiderSunday still has me #DrinkinginNorway 🇳🇴

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Sogna Cider, Gjest, 4.7%
You can’t win them all! Having enjoyed some tasty Norwegian Cider my hopes were up for consistency of great product. Waiting for our ferry in Flåm we indulged in a couple of drinks at the ope…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 4d
The #Whiskey community can be fierce tribal.
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Categories, Cults & Sub-Genres within the Whiskey Drinking Community
What kind of whiskey drinker are you? It’s a topic that sparks hot debate, discussion & at times bemusement to those on the outside. I’ve cast my beady eye over trends, tantrums & tirades t…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 4d
Tonight I’m mainly getting tipsy on high-strength #Cider
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 5d
The tourist trap that is Fläm had its own brewery! 🍺
#DrinkinginNorway 🇳🇴

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Smaksbrett at Aegir – A Plank of Aegir Beers
The evenings entertainment & meal was already assured in a visit to Flåm’s own craft brewery of Aegir. Housed in a suitably wooden looking building with a rounded pit for customers to get along…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 6d
Is this the Norwegian alternative to Super T?
#DrinkinginNorway 🍺

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Mack, Gullmack, 6.5%, Norway
The last of my Duty Free purchases was eventually cracked open at our quiet & peaceful accommodation admiring the stunning scenery of Fläm – yet far enough away from the bustling tourist …
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 7d
My first Norwegian #Whisky 🥃,
In a fabulous setting too!
#DrinkinginNorway 🇳🇴

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Feddie, Single Malt Whiskey, 47.2% in Hotel Finse 1222, Norway
Hotel Finse 1222 – the numbers donate the height above sea level in metres, 4009ft for old school – was the first bar to stock Norwegian Whisky on my travels. The whisky in question &#8…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 8d
Train travel is made easier finding #Fatøl 🍺 #DrinkinginNorway

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Drinking on Norwegian Railways, Schous Lite, 4.3% & Hansa Fatøl, 4.7%
We were taking a 5hr train journey from Oslo up 4,000ft to Hotel Finse in the arctic climate where Norway’s 2nd biggest glacier is. Despite Norway’s strict alcohol laws – I was pleased to fin…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 9d
Enjoying a Sour #Beer 🍺 when #DrinkinginNorway

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Rygr, Sure Silje, Fruited Sour, 6.5%
I do enjoy a decent Sour Beer – which is why I picked up this rather visually appealing can of Norwegian Craft Beer in the Duty Free. Cracking it open at the accommodation revealed a rather b…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 10d
Finally get to taste an #IrishWhiskey ☘️🥃 not usually found in Ireland.
#DrinkinginNorway 🇳🇴

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Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 22, Finvara revisited, 43%
It’s a bit of a thrill when you get the opportunity to actually taste some of the Irish Whiskey Around The World bottles. Sitting outside the Bryggen area of Bergen enjoying the sunshine with…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 11d
My #SundayCider finds me cruising the fjords of Norway.
#DrinkinginNorway

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Mack, Isbjørn Cider Paeresus, 4.5%
I was pleased to find not only the railways served beer – the Norled Ferry that took us from Fläm – in the heart of the fjords – to Bergen City Centre on a fabulous 5 hr cruise &#…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 11d
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Ylvis - The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?) [Official music video HD]
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 11d
Tonight I’m doing a #BlindTasting of Mr Fox #IrishWhiskey ☘️🥃
The latest #WhiskeyInACan,
What does the Fox say?
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 12d
Every time I drink #Grappa I fall in love with it again
#DrinkinginNorway

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Drinking Grappa in Oslo, Poli, Cleopatra Moscato Oro, 40%
I wasn’t expecting to find Grappa in Oslo – nor was I particularly seeking it out – yet when herself chose the pretty looking Baltazar Italian Restaurant set in the courtyard of the old…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 12d
Northern Irish spirits firm launches #Mezcal range

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Kirker Greer co-founds Del Suelo Mezcal - The Spirits Business
Belfast-based Kirker Greer Spirits has partnered with Alí Rogelio Ramírez to launch Del Suelo, a collection of four artisanal mezcals.
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 13d
This #GingerBeer 🍺 is a tasty offering when #DrinkinginNorway

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Nøgne Ø, Ginger Juice, 4.6%, Norway
In between excursions into Oslo I enjoyed this Ginger Beer back at the accommodation. Hailing from Grimstad in Southern Norway this craft brewery started in 2002. They produce an eclectic array of …
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 14d
I enjoy a couple of local #beers 🍺 in Oslo🇳🇴 #DrinkinginNorway

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Oslo Brewing Company, Sunshine Sour, 5.6% & Mack, Isbjørn Lite, 4.5%, Norway
After filling ourselves with Edvard Munch’s life & works across all the floors of the fabulous museum building we ended up in the Kranen Bar commanding fabulous views over Oslo harbour. D…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 15d
When #DrinkinginNorway #GingerBeer seems to be a popular option

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Three Cents, Ginger Beer, 0%, Non Alcoholic
Our first full day in Norway consisted of some cultural sightseeing & after a bit of a walk down to the redeveloped former dock area we stopped for a snack at the Munch Gallery. A non-alcoholic…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 16d
Not spotting Norwegian #Whisky 🥃 behind the bar,
I enjoyed Norwegian #Beer 🍺 when #DrinkinginNorway

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Lervig, Premium Pilsner, 4.7%, Norway
After settling into our Aparthotel in Oslo it was out for a meal & refreshments. Grønland has an international feel & reminded us of Green Lanes in London where we used to live – so w…
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Whiskey Nut @2dramsofwhiskey.bsky.social · 17d
While #DrinkinginNorway a visit to Vinmonopolet was necessary.
A Dunville’s Norway exclusive was spotted.

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Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 92, Dunville’s Distillium Norway Exclusive
I couldn’t visit Norway without calling into the state controlled alcohol shops – Vinmonopolet – to see how they operate. They were clean, spacious, friendly & completely devo…
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