Back for the Whisky - Mark
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
Formerly Whisky Resource.
Enjoying whisky.
Other account is @markpsmithauthor.bsky.social
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Enjoying whisky.
Other account is @markpsmithauthor.bsky.social
🥃
Massive thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for another great whisky tasting and to #TheBordersDistillery for the great pack.
December 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Massive thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for another great whisky tasting and to #TheBordersDistillery for the great pack.
#TheBordersDistillery
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#TheBordersDistillery
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
#TheBordersDistillery
Right as Rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Nose: Fruity & expressive with it. Floral & sweet from the grain. The fruit gives a late summer & early autumnal vibe. A mix of dark & red berries. Some vegetal elements that leads to a caramel wrapped with orange flavour marzipan.
Right as Rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Nose: Fruity & expressive with it. Floral & sweet from the grain. The fruit gives a late summer & early autumnal vibe. A mix of dark & red berries. Some vegetal elements that leads to a caramel wrapped with orange flavour marzipan.
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#TheBordersDistillery
Right as Rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Nose: Fruity & expressive with it. Floral & sweet from the grain. The fruit gives a late summer & early autumnal vibe. A mix of dark & red berries. Some vegetal elements that leads to a caramel wrapped with orange flavour marzipan.
Right as Rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Nose: Fruity & expressive with it. Floral & sweet from the grain. The fruit gives a late summer & early autumnal vibe. A mix of dark & red berries. Some vegetal elements that leads to a caramel wrapped with orange flavour marzipan.
December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Tonight’s #BlueSkyTasting with #BordersDistillery and Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Just over 10 minutes to go
#BackForTheWhisky
Just over 10 minutes to go
#BackForTheWhisky
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Tonight’s #BlueSkyTasting with #BordersDistillery and Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Just over 10 minutes to go
#BackForTheWhisky
Just over 10 minutes to go
#BackForTheWhisky
December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Blending these two #SpeyWhisky to create a peated port!
I need another bottle of Tenne!
#SpeysideDistillery
#BackForTheWhisky
I need another bottle of Tenne!
#SpeysideDistillery
#BackForTheWhisky
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Blending these two #SpeyWhisky to create a peated port!
I need another bottle of Tenne!
#SpeysideDistillery
#BackForTheWhisky
I need another bottle of Tenne!
#SpeysideDistillery
#BackForTheWhisky
Two decent and very drinkable IPAs. The NEIPA was particularly enjoyable
December 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Two decent and very drinkable IPAs. The NEIPA was particularly enjoyable
December 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Enjoying a #Dramswap whisky sent to me by @dramitmick.bsky.social
Cheers Mick
Slainte 🥃
#BackForTheWhisky
Cheers Mick
Slainte 🥃
#BackForTheWhisky
December 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Enjoying a #Dramswap whisky sent to me by @dramitmick.bsky.social
Cheers Mick
Slainte 🥃
#BackForTheWhisky
Cheers Mick
Slainte 🥃
#BackForTheWhisky
Excellent care package from #TheBordersDistillery for Wednesdays upcoming #BlueSkyTasting with Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
December 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Excellent care package from #TheBordersDistillery for Wednesdays upcoming #BlueSkyTasting with Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
#Dramswap of @glasgowdc.bsky.social 8 Year Old unpeated ex-bourbon 55% - Aquavitae sent by @whiskypad.bsky.social
Slainte Andrew 🥃
Slainte Andrew 🥃
December 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#Dramswap of @glasgowdc.bsky.social 8 Year Old unpeated ex-bourbon 55% - Aquavitae sent by @whiskypad.bsky.social
Slainte Andrew 🥃
Slainte Andrew 🥃
Spey 12 Year Old 57.6% ABV Brume Doree CS
Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Spey 12 Year Old 57.6% ABV Brume Doree CS
Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
Spey 15 Year Old 40% STR
Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Spey 15 Year Old 40% STR
Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Spey 12 Year Old
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Spey 12 Year Old
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Spey Chairman’s Choice 40% ABV
Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Spey Chairman’s Choice 40% ABV
Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
November 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Such a welcome and generous gift from #Benromach
November 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Such a welcome and generous gift from #Benromach
Count the number of fingers!
I’ve given it a good analysis and it’s a scam
I’ve given it a good analysis and it’s a scam
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Count the number of fingers!
I’ve given it a good analysis and it’s a scam
I’ve given it a good analysis and it’s a scam
Incredible #dramswap delivery from @whiskypad.bsky.social.
Thanks Andrew 🙏
I’ll be enjoying these on the countdown to Christmas, although that ‘Farclas won’t stop staring at me.
Slainte 🥃
Thanks Andrew 🙏
I’ll be enjoying these on the countdown to Christmas, although that ‘Farclas won’t stop staring at me.
Slainte 🥃
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Incredible #dramswap delivery from @whiskypad.bsky.social.
Thanks Andrew 🙏
I’ll be enjoying these on the countdown to Christmas, although that ‘Farclas won’t stop staring at me.
Slainte 🥃
Thanks Andrew 🙏
I’ll be enjoying these on the countdown to Christmas, although that ‘Farclas won’t stop staring at me.
Slainte 🥃
Was quite restrained in Edinburgh, only brought back two bottles
A Glenrothes (😉) & Ben Nevis
A Glenrothes (😉) & Ben Nevis
November 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Was quite restrained in Edinburgh, only brought back two bottles
A Glenrothes (😉) & Ben Nevis
A Glenrothes (😉) & Ben Nevis
Bac home from Edinburgh earlier in the day, straight out to celebrate a friends birthday & now enjoying a dram
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Bac home from Edinburgh earlier in the day, straight out to celebrate a friends birthday & now enjoying a dram
Enjoying a Scotia.
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Enjoying a Scotia.
First pour of last years #Wolfburn Christmas whisky.
I am always late to the party! 🤪
#BackForTheWhisky
I am always late to the party! 🤪
#BackForTheWhisky
November 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
First pour of last years #Wolfburn Christmas whisky.
I am always late to the party! 🤪
#BackForTheWhisky
I am always late to the party! 🤪
#BackForTheWhisky