Cliff Mann
@cliffmann.bsky.social
Runner, Punk & Metalhead, Drammer, Falkirk Convert, A French Speaking Scot 🏃🏽🥃🤘🏻🏴⚽️🇫🇷
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So I gave wuthering heights 6/10 … but a few drams at SMWS Edinburgh helped
February 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
So I gave wuthering heights 6/10 … but a few drams at SMWS Edinburgh helped
Teaninich in stout - a fiery neck pour, defo needs some air 🥃
February 14, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Teaninich in stout - a fiery neck pour, defo needs some air 🥃
Consolation pint 🍺
February 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Consolation pint 🍺
February 14, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 61st #BlindDrams evening.
These drams were picked by Cliff @cliffmann.bsky.social
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2026/02/btc6...
These drams were picked by Cliff @cliffmann.bsky.social
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2026/02/btc6...
February 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 61st #BlindDrams evening.
These drams were picked by Cliff @cliffmann.bsky.social
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2026/02/btc6...
These drams were picked by Cliff @cliffmann.bsky.social
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2026/02/btc6...
Reposted by Cliff Mann
Next up it's Brian @maltmusings.bsky.social with his theme #AnyPortInAStorm
February 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Next up it's Brian @maltmusings.bsky.social with his theme #AnyPortInAStorm
#BlindDrams Tonight was a little Tour de France, exploring Scotch Whisky with a French influence - a celebration of the auld alliance. It was an experiment of sorts, but I hoped you enjoyed it. Either way, merci for taking part and #PardonnezMonFrancais - Santé 🥃
February 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM
#BlindDrams Tonight was a little Tour de France, exploring Scotch Whisky with a French influence - a celebration of the auld alliance. It was an experiment of sorts, but I hoped you enjoyed it. Either way, merci for taking part and #PardonnezMonFrancais - Santé 🥃
#BlindDrams Dram Cinq was a Port Charlotte in Pomerol wine - a prestigious, small Bordeaux wine region known for opulent, velvety, full-bodied red wines. 🏴SM ⏳9yo 🏁Pomerol Wine 💪🏼54.5% #️⃣3000 btls💰£90-£110
February 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
#BlindDrams Dram Cinq was a Port Charlotte in Pomerol wine - a prestigious, small Bordeaux wine region known for opulent, velvety, full-bodied red wines. 🏴SM ⏳9yo 🏁Pomerol Wine 💪🏼54.5% #️⃣3000 btls💰£90-£110
#BlindDrams Dram Quatre was from Fragrant Drops who have brought together Balblair, all the way from Ross-shire, with Sauternes, a world-renowned French sweet white dessert wine from the Bordeaux region. 🏴SM SC ⏳12yo 🏁Sauternes💪🏼58.2% #️⃣274 btls💰£90-£95
February 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM
#BlindDrams Dram Quatre was from Fragrant Drops who have brought together Balblair, all the way from Ross-shire, with Sauternes, a world-renowned French sweet white dessert wine from the Bordeaux region. 🏴SM SC ⏳12yo 🏁Sauternes💪🏼58.2% #️⃣274 btls💰£90-£95
#BlindDrams Dram Trois is a departure for James Eadie, ageing a Dailuaine from Speyside in Cognac - hailing of course from the Cognac region where white wine is double-distilled in copper pot stills, then aged in French oak. 🏴SM SC ⏳18yo 🏁Cognac💪🏼50% #️⃣232 btls 💰£90-£95
February 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
#BlindDrams Dram Trois is a departure for James Eadie, ageing a Dailuaine from Speyside in Cognac - hailing of course from the Cognac region where white wine is double-distilled in copper pot stills, then aged in French oak. 🏴SM SC ⏳18yo 🏁Cognac💪🏼50% #️⃣232 btls 💰£90-£95
#BlindDrams Dram Deux was a Lindores Thiron 2025. The Abbey was founded by monks from Thiron in 1191. In 2018 the distillery commisioned a number of casks made from the French oak trees that grow in the forests around the village of Thiron-Gardais. 🏴SM ⏳NAS 🏁French Oak 💪🏼49.4% #️⃣NK 💰£65
February 7, 2026 at 9:36 PM
#BlindDrams Dram Deux was a Lindores Thiron 2025. The Abbey was founded by monks from Thiron in 1191. In 2018 the distillery commisioned a number of casks made from the French oak trees that grow in the forests around the village of Thiron-Gardais. 🏴SM ⏳NAS 🏁French Oak 💪🏼49.4% #️⃣NK 💰£65
#BlindDrams Dram Un is a DL Epicurean, a Lowland blended malt in Calvados cask - apple brandy distilled from cider in Normandy & aged in oak. 🏴BM ⏳NAS 🏁Calvados 💪🏼48% #️⃣1800 btls 💰£38-£60
February 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
#BlindDrams Dram Un is a DL Epicurean, a Lowland blended malt in Calvados cask - apple brandy distilled from cider in Normandy & aged in oak. 🏴BM ⏳NAS 🏁Calvados 💪🏼48% #️⃣1800 btls 💰£38-£60
#BlindDrams Nous sommes arrivés! As the lightweights drift away and the lanterns are lit, it’s time for the reveal ….
February 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
#BlindDrams Nous sommes arrivés! As the lightweights drift away and the lanterns are lit, it’s time for the reveal ….
#BlindDrams That’s all mes amis! Before the reveal, remember to send your scores to Brian!
February 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#BlindDrams That’s all mes amis! Before the reveal, remember to send your scores to Brian!
#BlindDrams dot 5 a lovely warm rich finish - a hug - a glass of full bodied red wine by the fire .... spectacular - a 5
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February 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
#BlindDrams dot 5 a lovely warm rich finish - a hug - a glass of full bodied red wine by the fire .... spectacular - a 5
#BlindDrams For the last time this evening, what do you get on the finish? How would you score it?
February 7, 2026 at 9:19 PM
#BlindDrams For the last time this evening, what do you get on the finish? How would you score it?
#BlindDrams dot 5 is coal fire, blackberries, dandelion & burdock, "full fifteen" red wine
February 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
#BlindDrams dot 5 is coal fire, blackberries, dandelion & burdock, "full fifteen" red wine
#BlindDrams Amuse your bouche! What are you getting on the palate?
February 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
#BlindDrams Amuse your bouche! What are you getting on the palate?
#BlindDrams dot 5 is deep gold & oily. the nose is frazzles, germoline, BBQ, smoke, a coal fire
February 7, 2026 at 9:12 PM
#BlindDrams dot 5 is deep gold & oily. the nose is frazzles, germoline, BBQ, smoke, a coal fire
#BlindDrams The final dram is Dram Cinq …. Will your bouche be amused? …. Nosing notes please …. En avant!
February 7, 2026 at 9:08 PM
#BlindDrams The final dram is Dram Cinq …. Will your bouche be amused? …. Nosing notes please …. En avant!
#BlindDrams dot 4 finishes a little prickly & astringent - but I find it REALLY interesting so I'm going for 4
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February 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
#BlindDrams dot 4 finishes a little prickly & astringent - but I find it REALLY interesting so I'm going for 4
#BlindDrams Almost there …. Finish & scores for dram 4 please?
February 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM
#BlindDrams Almost there …. Finish & scores for dram 4 please?
#BlindDrams dot 4 palate - I get bitter orange, rich & tannic, woody, peppery spice, cloudy cider
February 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
#BlindDrams dot 4 palate - I get bitter orange, rich & tannic, woody, peppery spice, cloudy cider
#BlindDrams Time for a taste, how’s the palate on dram 4?
February 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
#BlindDrams Time for a taste, how’s the palate on dram 4?