Chris Trollen
@ctrollen.bsky.social
Retired, photographer, motorcyclist, whisky lover, gig-goer, model-maker.
One of the better drams from my advent calendar was a Clynelish 14yo. I was extremely surprised to find it available in Bracknell, this afternoon. Obviously, I bought a bottle. It's been going down rather too well. Last one, honest.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #clynelish
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #clynelish
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
One of the better drams from my advent calendar was a Clynelish 14yo. I was extremely surprised to find it available in Bracknell, this afternoon. Obviously, I bought a bottle. It's been going down rather too well. Last one, honest.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #clynelish
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #clynelish
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 24
Talisker Port Ruighe
I'm quite partial to a Talisker. The 10yo is good, the 18yo exceptional. This isn't bad either. A little bit of brine & smoke and a nice citrus finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #talisker
Talisker Port Ruighe
I'm quite partial to a Talisker. The 10yo is good, the 18yo exceptional. This isn't bad either. A little bit of brine & smoke and a nice citrus finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #talisker
December 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 24
Talisker Port Ruighe
I'm quite partial to a Talisker. The 10yo is good, the 18yo exceptional. This isn't bad either. A little bit of brine & smoke and a nice citrus finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #talisker
Talisker Port Ruighe
I'm quite partial to a Talisker. The 10yo is good, the 18yo exceptional. This isn't bad either. A little bit of brine & smoke and a nice citrus finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #talisker
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 23
Torabhaig Cnoc Na Moine
My previous dip into Torabhaig was with their Allt Glean but I wasn't overly impressed. This one is definitely more to my taste with a light but decent splash of peaty smoke. Not a bad dram at all.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Torabhaig Cnoc Na Moine
My previous dip into Torabhaig was with their Allt Glean but I wasn't overly impressed. This one is definitely more to my taste with a light but decent splash of peaty smoke. Not a bad dram at all.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 23
Torabhaig Cnoc Na Moine
My previous dip into Torabhaig was with their Allt Glean but I wasn't overly impressed. This one is definitely more to my taste with a light but decent splash of peaty smoke. Not a bad dram at all.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Torabhaig Cnoc Na Moine
My previous dip into Torabhaig was with their Allt Glean but I wasn't overly impressed. This one is definitely more to my taste with a light but decent splash of peaty smoke. Not a bad dram at all.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 22
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Overproof
I've had bottles of "ampersands" before, both std & cask strength. This "& Overproof" sits in between at 50% abv. and is lovely. Definitely Top 5 of drams so far. Maybe Top 3....
#whisky #scotchwisky #whiskyadvent
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Overproof
I've had bottles of "ampersands" before, both std & cask strength. This "& Overproof" sits in between at 50% abv. and is lovely. Definitely Top 5 of drams so far. Maybe Top 3....
#whisky #scotchwisky #whiskyadvent
December 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 22
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Overproof
I've had bottles of "ampersands" before, both std & cask strength. This "& Overproof" sits in between at 50% abv. and is lovely. Definitely Top 5 of drams so far. Maybe Top 3....
#whisky #scotchwisky #whiskyadvent
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Overproof
I've had bottles of "ampersands" before, both std & cask strength. This "& Overproof" sits in between at 50% abv. and is lovely. Definitely Top 5 of drams so far. Maybe Top 3....
#whisky #scotchwisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 21
Old Pulteney 15 year old
Toffee with a hint of spice. This is another new one for me and another ✅️ for another Highlands distillery
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Old Pulteney 15 year old
Toffee with a hint of spice. This is another new one for me and another ✅️ for another Highlands distillery
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 21
Old Pulteney 15 year old
Toffee with a hint of spice. This is another new one for me and another ✅️ for another Highlands distillery
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Old Pulteney 15 year old
Toffee with a hint of spice. This is another new one for me and another ✅️ for another Highlands distillery
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶
December 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 20
Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength Batch 016
Batch 015 was was exceptional and Batch 016 doesn't disappoint either. I'd like to visit the distillery again one day and have another taste of their cask strength selection.
#scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #laphroaig
Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength Batch 016
Batch 015 was was exceptional and Batch 016 doesn't disappoint either. I'd like to visit the distillery again one day and have another taste of their cask strength selection.
#scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #laphroaig
December 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 20
Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength Batch 016
Batch 015 was was exceptional and Batch 016 doesn't disappoint either. I'd like to visit the distillery again one day and have another taste of their cask strength selection.
#scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #laphroaig
Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength Batch 016
Batch 015 was was exceptional and Batch 016 doesn't disappoint either. I'd like to visit the distillery again one day and have another taste of their cask strength selection.
#scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #laphroaig
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 19
(back on track)
Lagavulin 8yo - less peaty & complex than the excellent 16yo but OK as an "Islay lite".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
(back on track)
Lagavulin 8yo - less peaty & complex than the excellent 16yo but OK as an "Islay lite".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 19
(back on track)
Lagavulin 8yo - less peaty & complex than the excellent 16yo but OK as an "Islay lite".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
(back on track)
Lagavulin 8yo - less peaty & complex than the excellent 16yo but OK as an "Islay lite".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Days 17 & 18
(last catch-up.post)
Highland Park 15yo - Coastal with hints of peat & smoke. Medium finish. Easy drinking.
Johnnie Walker Double Black. Ugh! Bitter. More "wet ash" than smoke. Worst dram of the calendar (so far).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
(last catch-up.post)
Highland Park 15yo - Coastal with hints of peat & smoke. Medium finish. Easy drinking.
Johnnie Walker Double Black. Ugh! Bitter. More "wet ash" than smoke. Worst dram of the calendar (so far).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Days 17 & 18
(last catch-up.post)
Highland Park 15yo - Coastal with hints of peat & smoke. Medium finish. Easy drinking.
Johnnie Walker Double Black. Ugh! Bitter. More "wet ash" than smoke. Worst dram of the calendar (so far).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
(last catch-up.post)
Highland Park 15yo - Coastal with hints of peat & smoke. Medium finish. Easy drinking.
Johnnie Walker Double Black. Ugh! Bitter. More "wet ash" than smoke. Worst dram of the calendar (so far).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Days 15 & 16
(still catching up)
Flaming Feast Wemyss Family Collection - a blend of two whiskies, slightly smoky. Not bad.
GlenAllachie 12yo - OK but a bit underwhelming (I'm probably being harsh owing to the prior drams)
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
(still catching up)
Flaming Feast Wemyss Family Collection - a blend of two whiskies, slightly smoky. Not bad.
GlenAllachie 12yo - OK but a bit underwhelming (I'm probably being harsh owing to the prior drams)
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Days 15 & 16
(still catching up)
Flaming Feast Wemyss Family Collection - a blend of two whiskies, slightly smoky. Not bad.
GlenAllachie 12yo - OK but a bit underwhelming (I'm probably being harsh owing to the prior drams)
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
(still catching up)
Flaming Feast Wemyss Family Collection - a blend of two whiskies, slightly smoky. Not bad.
GlenAllachie 12yo - OK but a bit underwhelming (I'm probably being harsh owing to the prior drams)
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Days 13 & 14
(playing catch up)
Deanston 12yo - my favourite dram of this calendar so far...
Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength - but hang on, though! Another great dram. A drop of water opens it up beautifully.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #deanston #whiskyadvent
(playing catch up)
Deanston 12yo - my favourite dram of this calendar so far...
Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength - but hang on, though! Another great dram. A drop of water opens it up beautifully.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #deanston #whiskyadvent
December 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Days 13 & 14
(playing catch up)
Deanston 12yo - my favourite dram of this calendar so far...
Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength - but hang on, though! Another great dram. A drop of water opens it up beautifully.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #deanston #whiskyadvent
(playing catch up)
Deanston 12yo - my favourite dram of this calendar so far...
Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength - but hang on, though! Another great dram. A drop of water opens it up beautifully.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #deanston #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 12
Dalwhinnie 15 year old
Another Highland. Less sweet & with a longer finish than yesterday's. A decent, "easy drinking" whisky.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Dalwhinnie 15 year old
Another Highland. Less sweet & with a longer finish than yesterday's. A decent, "easy drinking" whisky.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 12
Dalwhinnie 15 year old
Another Highland. Less sweet & with a longer finish than yesterday's. A decent, "easy drinking" whisky.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Dalwhinnie 15 year old
Another Highland. Less sweet & with a longer finish than yesterday's. A decent, "easy drinking" whisky.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 11
Dalmore 15 year old
Another Highland. Quite sweet. Very little finish to it. Completely uninspiring & disappointing.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Dalmore 15 year old
Another Highland. Quite sweet. Very little finish to it. Completely uninspiring & disappointing.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 11
Dalmore 15 year old
Another Highland. Quite sweet. Very little finish to it. Completely uninspiring & disappointing.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Dalmore 15 year old
Another Highland. Quite sweet. Very little finish to it. Completely uninspiring & disappointing.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 10
Clynelish 14 year old
I'm starting to appreciate some Highland whiskies (as opposed to my usual Islays) and this one is not bad at all. It might go on the list as a potential budget-friendly "midweek whisky".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Clynelish 14 year old
I'm starting to appreciate some Highland whiskies (as opposed to my usual Islays) and this one is not bad at all. It might go on the list as a potential budget-friendly "midweek whisky".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 10
Clynelish 14 year old
I'm starting to appreciate some Highland whiskies (as opposed to my usual Islays) and this one is not bad at all. It might go on the list as a potential budget-friendly "midweek whisky".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Clynelish 14 year old
I'm starting to appreciate some Highland whiskies (as opposed to my usual Islays) and this one is not bad at all. It might go on the list as a potential budget-friendly "midweek whisky".
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 9
Caol Ila Moch
A third consecutive Islay, but this one is from my favourite distillery. It's well-balanced & lightly peated with a nice, long finish. I must buy a(nother) bottle soon.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #caolila
Caol Ila Moch
A third consecutive Islay, but this one is from my favourite distillery. It's well-balanced & lightly peated with a nice, long finish. I must buy a(nother) bottle soon.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #caolila
December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 9
Caol Ila Moch
A third consecutive Islay, but this one is from my favourite distillery. It's well-balanced & lightly peated with a nice, long finish. I must buy a(nother) bottle soon.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #caolila
Caol Ila Moch
A third consecutive Islay, but this one is from my favourite distillery. It's well-balanced & lightly peated with a nice, long finish. I must buy a(nother) bottle soon.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent #caolila
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 8
Bunnahabhain 12yo
Another unpeated Islay but from a distillery in a very beautiful setting! Nothing like the hand-filled warehouse exclusive that I bought last year but perfectly OK. A couple of bonus images for you too.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Bunnahabhain 12yo
Another unpeated Islay but from a distillery in a very beautiful setting! Nothing like the hand-filled warehouse exclusive that I bought last year but perfectly OK. A couple of bonus images for you too.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 8
Bunnahabhain 12yo
Another unpeated Islay but from a distillery in a very beautiful setting! Nothing like the hand-filled warehouse exclusive that I bought last year but perfectly OK. A couple of bonus images for you too.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Bunnahabhain 12yo
Another unpeated Islay but from a distillery in a very beautiful setting! Nothing like the hand-filled warehouse exclusive that I bought last year but perfectly OK. A couple of bonus images for you too.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 7
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
I had an excellent ultra-peaty Bruichladdich Octomore during a trip to Islay last year. My general opinion of non-peated Islay is "what's the point?" This one didn't really change my opinion.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
I had an excellent ultra-peaty Bruichladdich Octomore during a trip to Islay last year. My general opinion of non-peated Islay is "what's the point?" This one didn't really change my opinion.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 7
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
I had an excellent ultra-peaty Bruichladdich Octomore during a trip to Islay last year. My general opinion of non-peated Islay is "what's the point?" This one didn't really change my opinion.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
I had an excellent ultra-peaty Bruichladdich Octomore during a trip to Islay last year. My general opinion of non-peated Islay is "what's the point?" This one didn't really change my opinion.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 6
Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection
A blend of malts from two unspecified Highland distilleries. It is very light & floral so not really my preferred style. It's OK, I suppose.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection
A blend of malts from two unspecified Highland distilleries. It is very light & floral so not really my preferred style. It's OK, I suppose.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 6
Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection
A blend of malts from two unspecified Highland distilleries. It is very light & floral so not really my preferred style. It's OK, I suppose.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Blooming Gorse - Wemyss Family Collection
A blend of malts from two unspecified Highland distilleries. It is very light & floral so not really my preferred style. It's OK, I suppose.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 5
Black Bottle 10yo
A blend of Islay 10yo whiskies but at only £28 a bottle surely it was going to be mediocre, at best. It's certainly no Laphroaig but actually, it's not bad at all and you can't really go wrong at that price!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Black Bottle 10yo
A blend of Islay 10yo whiskies but at only £28 a bottle surely it was going to be mediocre, at best. It's certainly no Laphroaig but actually, it's not bad at all and you can't really go wrong at that price!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 5
Black Bottle 10yo
A blend of Islay 10yo whiskies but at only £28 a bottle surely it was going to be mediocre, at best. It's certainly no Laphroaig but actually, it's not bad at all and you can't really go wrong at that price!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Black Bottle 10yo
A blend of Islay 10yo whiskies but at only £28 a bottle surely it was going to be mediocre, at best. It's certainly no Laphroaig but actually, it's not bad at all and you can't really go wrong at that price!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 4
Balblair 15 year old
From a Highland distillery that I'd not come across before. Quite deep & rich flavours with a decent spicy orange finish. Nice.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Balblair 15 year old
From a Highland distillery that I'd not come across before. Quite deep & rich flavours with a decent spicy orange finish. Nice.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 4
Balblair 15 year old
From a Highland distillery that I'd not come across before. Quite deep & rich flavours with a decent spicy orange finish. Nice.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Balblair 15 year old
From a Highland distillery that I'd not come across before. Quite deep & rich flavours with a decent spicy orange finish. Nice.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 3
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 3
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 2
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 2
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 1
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 1
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Yesterday, some friends and I had a very pleasant evening in the good hands of the very knowledgeable staff at @milroysofsoho.bsky.social
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
November 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Yesterday, some friends and I had a very pleasant evening in the good hands of the very knowledgeable staff at @milroysofsoho.bsky.social
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
October 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM