Can't See The Wood For The Whisky
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Mainly whisky.
Refreshingly frank, so I'm told.
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Refreshingly frank, so I'm told.
Don't follow me if you are going to get political.
I don't care about your cat.
Whisky & hort over on substack:
https://clairevokins.substack.com/
https://buymeacoffee.com/claire_vokins
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social Cheers as always, Steve. Great dram, great upcoming distillery. Awesome value for money and way too easy to drink.
#thebordersdistillery
#thebordersdistillery
December 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social Cheers as always, Steve. Great dram, great upcoming distillery. Awesome value for money and way too easy to drink.
#thebordersdistillery
#thebordersdistillery
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It's very quaffable and creamy with vanilla fudge, caramel latte, crème brûlée, pecan Danish, hazelnut cream, and a gingersnaps, cinnamon knots and cherry cake finish. Perfect for mince pies or in a Rusty Nail #TheBordersDistillery
The Borders Distillery – Experimental Series
Right As Rain
Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
RRP: Available from The Borders Distillery online store for £35.00: thebordersdistillery.com/product/righ...
#TheBordersDistillery
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#LetsHearItForTheBlends
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Right As Rain
Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
RRP: Available from The Borders Distillery online store for £35.00: thebordersdistillery.com/product/righ...
#TheBordersDistillery
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#LetsHearItForTheBlends
#Scotch
#Whisky
Right As Rain | The Borders Distillery
The third in our series of experimental blended Scotch whiskies, Right As Rain brings together single grain rye whisky matured in Cognac casks with single malts aged in red wine and first-fill bourbon...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It's very quaffable and creamy with vanilla fudge, caramel latte, crème brûlée, pecan Danish, hazelnut cream, and a gingersnaps, cinnamon knots and cherry cake finish. Perfect for mince pies or in a Rusty Nail #TheBordersDistillery
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Palate: Soft, creamy mouthfeel with a prickle of spice. Vanilla ice cream, peach & strawberry pie filling, Mr Kiplings Cherry Bakewell tarts, lemon cream biscuits, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper
#TheBordersDistillery
#TheBordersDistillery
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Palate: Soft, creamy mouthfeel with a prickle of spice. Vanilla ice cream, peach & strawberry pie filling, Mr Kiplings Cherry Bakewell tarts, lemon cream biscuits, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper
#TheBordersDistillery
#TheBordersDistillery
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#TheBordersDistillery Right As Rain Finish: short and spicy with a little stewed apple and berries.
An interesting dram, hints of red wine cask and a lovely grain make this perfectly drinkable even at 40% ABV.
An interesting dram, hints of red wine cask and a lovely grain make this perfectly drinkable even at 40% ABV.
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#TheBordersDistillery Right As Rain Finish: short and spicy with a little stewed apple and berries.
An interesting dram, hints of red wine cask and a lovely grain make this perfectly drinkable even at 40% ABV.
An interesting dram, hints of red wine cask and a lovely grain make this perfectly drinkable even at 40% ABV.
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Palate: Starts super sweet with a golden syrup vibe. This is followed by oak notes that are both floral and fruity. Finally, a gentle spice emerges that is toasty and nutty. #TheBordersDistillery
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Palate: Starts super sweet with a golden syrup vibe. This is followed by oak notes that are both floral and fruity. Finally, a gentle spice emerges that is toasty and nutty. #TheBordersDistillery
#TheBordersDistillery #RightAsRain
Palate: Sweet, far maltier than expected, a teeny bit of heat, soft white wine. Mouth hold encourages almond. Second sip, oh this is liquid cherry bakewell!!! Buttery, frangipani, cherry. Fecking delightful!
Finish a little short, but for 40% abv, that's fine.
Palate: Sweet, far maltier than expected, a teeny bit of heat, soft white wine. Mouth hold encourages almond. Second sip, oh this is liquid cherry bakewell!!! Buttery, frangipani, cherry. Fecking delightful!
Finish a little short, but for 40% abv, that's fine.
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Palate: Sweet, far maltier than expected, a teeny bit of heat, soft white wine. Mouth hold encourages almond. Second sip, oh this is liquid cherry bakewell!!! Buttery, frangipani, cherry. Fecking delightful!
Finish a little short, but for 40% abv, that's fine.
Palate: Sweet, far maltier than expected, a teeny bit of heat, soft white wine. Mouth hold encourages almond. Second sip, oh this is liquid cherry bakewell!!! Buttery, frangipani, cherry. Fecking delightful!
Finish a little short, but for 40% abv, that's fine.
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Borders Growers & Distillers is a unique partnership with Simpsons Malt and 10 local farms, ensuring full traceability from seed to spirit. All barley is grown within 35 miles, malted and returned for distillation. #TheBordersDistillery
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Borders Growers & Distillers is a unique partnership with Simpsons Malt and 10 local farms, ensuring full traceability from seed to spirit. All barley is grown within 35 miles, malted and returned for distillation. #TheBordersDistillery
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The distillery’s hometown of Hawick has a famous history of manufacturing – it’s where cashmere is king and where tweed was invented. There is a spirit of invention and enterprise in the town that inspires everything they do. #TheBordersDistillery
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The distillery’s hometown of Hawick has a famous history of manufacturing – it’s where cashmere is king and where tweed was invented. There is a spirit of invention and enterprise in the town that inspires everything they do. #TheBordersDistillery
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Aroma: At first this is full of vanilla custard notes, followed by pear tart, gentle ginger spice and a barn full of straw. #TheBordersDistillery
December 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Aroma: At first this is full of vanilla custard notes, followed by pear tart, gentle ginger spice and a barn full of straw. #TheBordersDistillery
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#TheBordersDistillery Right As Rain Nose: stewed apples to start, some dried fruit, marzipan and some lemon zest. There's a lovely vanilla ice cream note and some lemon bonbons.
December 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#TheBordersDistillery Right As Rain Nose: stewed apples to start, some dried fruit, marzipan and some lemon zest. There's a lovely vanilla ice cream note and some lemon bonbons.
#TheBordersDistillery #RightAsRain
Nose: initially a combo of cream soda and/IrnBru, ripe banana, a little fruit syrup, orange squash & custard cream biscuits. Back of hand reveals sweet popcorn, sugar mice.
Nose: initially a combo of cream soda and/IrnBru, ripe banana, a little fruit syrup, orange squash & custard cream biscuits. Back of hand reveals sweet popcorn, sugar mice.
December 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Nose: initially a combo of cream soda and/IrnBru, ripe banana, a little fruit syrup, orange squash & custard cream biscuits. Back of hand reveals sweet popcorn, sugar mice.
Nose: initially a combo of cream soda and/IrnBru, ripe banana, a little fruit syrup, orange squash & custard cream biscuits. Back of hand reveals sweet popcorn, sugar mice.
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Tonight, it’s all about The Borders Distillery’s Right As Rain Blended Scotch Whisky. If you’re lucky enough to have a bottle, we’d love for you to be part of tonight’s dramfotainment by pouring and posting your thoughts via #TheBordersDistillery
December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Tonight, it’s all about The Borders Distillery’s Right As Rain Blended Scotch Whisky. If you’re lucky enough to have a bottle, we’d love for you to be part of tonight’s dramfotainment by pouring and posting your thoughts via #TheBordersDistillery
Locked & Loaded.
Ready to go for tonight's tasting of #TheBordersDistillery with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Ready to go for tonight's tasting of #TheBordersDistillery with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Locked & Loaded.
Ready to go for tonight's tasting of #TheBordersDistillery with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Ready to go for tonight's tasting of #TheBordersDistillery with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
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Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on December 10th from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on December 10th from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Tomorrow's Bluesky 'Spey Whisky' tasters:
(2/2)
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social
@clairev.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
#SpeyWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
(2/2)
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social
@clairev.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
#SpeyWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Tomorrow's Bluesky 'Spey Whisky' tasters:
(2/2)
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social
@clairev.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
#SpeyWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
(2/2)
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@spirit-bomb-tabi.bsky.social
@clairev.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
#SpeyWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
Had the best time working at the English Whisky Festival. Probably the best so far. Lots of fun and wonderful drammers.
A rare pic of me and *the boss*, Rich Foster, creator of the event.
A rare pic of me and *the boss*, Rich Foster, creator of the event.
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Had the best time working at the English Whisky Festival. Probably the best so far. Lots of fun and wonderful drammers.
A rare pic of me and *the boss*, Rich Foster, creator of the event.
A rare pic of me and *the boss*, Rich Foster, creator of the event.
Heading to Brum today for this weekends English Whisky Festival. Very much looking forward to seeing all you lovely drammers!!
Let me know if you are going!!
Let me know if you are going!!
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Heading to Brum today for this weekends English Whisky Festival. Very much looking forward to seeing all you lovely drammers!!
Let me know if you are going!!
Let me know if you are going!!
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November 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Meet Ryan Johnston
....Brand Ambassador at Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. and Ardnahoe Distillery.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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November 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Meet Diego Borrás...
Sherry expert, World Whisky Awards judge and festival maker.....
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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This weeks #what3whiskies features Brand Ambassador Cameron McPherson.
Pour a coffee or dram and enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-camer...
Pour a coffee or dram and enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-camer...
Meet Cameron McPherson
aka "whisky in the wild"...
clairevokins.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
ICYMI
This weeks #what3whiskies features Brand Ambassador Cameron McPherson.
Pour a coffee or dram and enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-camer...
Pour a coffee or dram and enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-camer...
Meet Cameron McPherson
aka "whisky in the wild"...
clairevokins.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This weeks #what3whiskies features Brand Ambassador Cameron McPherson.
Pour a coffee or dram and enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-camer...
Pour a coffee or dram and enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-camer...
I was away in Speyside this last few days, so this weeks #what3whiskies is a little later than usual.
But it's here now. Enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-gemma...
But it's here now. Enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-gemma...
Meet Gemma De Jesus...
"Whisky [ ]— not just a drink, but a connection to people, history, and place"
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October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I was away in Speyside this last few days, so this weeks #what3whiskies is a little later than usual.
But it's here now. Enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-gemma...
But it's here now. Enjoy.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-gemma...