Pete’s whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye
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My unfocussed whisk(e)y meandering. Not really a journey since it doesn't have a destination. #whisky #whiskey #bourbon #rye
They found me a Talisker 10. Moving on to Laphroaig now and that will be the end of my evening. Considering I’m on Havelock Island in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands I’m impressed by this list! #whisky
November 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
They found me a Talisker 10. Moving on to Laphroaig now and that will be the end of my evening. Considering I’m on Havelock Island in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands I’m impressed by this list! #whisky
A very odd cocktail 🤣 Not sure that it’s for me.
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A very odd cocktail 🤣 Not sure that it’s for me.
Lagavulin 16 is the perfect accompaniment for posh Indian food. Actually it’s pretty much perfect for anything 🤣.
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Lagavulin 16 is the perfect accompaniment for posh Indian food. Actually it’s pretty much perfect for anything 🤣.
You have to wonder what is left of the spirit character after 4x distillation and being casked at 85%. I'm interested to try it, less so to buy it. #whisky
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
You have to wonder what is left of the spirit character after 4x distillation and being casked at 85%. I'm interested to try it, less so to buy it. #whisky
Emirates pours are fair. Ended up with King Alexander III and Signet. No Glencairn sadly but you do pour your own.
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Emirates pours are fair. Ended up with King Alexander III and Signet. No Glencairn sadly but you do pour your own.
Gatwick airport - rewriting geography 🤣
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Gatwick airport - rewriting geography 🤣
Just had a funny experience. A guy joined a group I'm in & he lives 20 minutes from me. He proudly posted a decent collection & I invited him to meet up for a few drams. He wanted to see what I had before agreeing! That's a 1st! Needless to say I declined 🤣🤣🤣
November 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Just had a funny experience. A guy joined a group I'm in & he lives 20 minutes from me. He proudly posted a decent collection & I invited him to meet up for a few drams. He wanted to see what I had before agreeing! That's a 1st! Needless to say I declined 🤣🤣🤣
@tomgillingwater.bsky.social Scapa 19 is absolutely as good as I remembered! Banger! Finishing up with a pot pourri Bruichladdich because some people don't like it 🤣 And there are rumours of a bottle coming in the next couple of weeks to add to these three. I'm excited! #whisky #yellowsubmarine
November 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
@tomgillingwater.bsky.social Scapa 19 is absolutely as good as I remembered! Banger! Finishing up with a pot pourri Bruichladdich because some people don't like it 🤣 And there are rumours of a bottle coming in the next couple of weeks to add to these three. I'm excited! #whisky #yellowsubmarine
Realised last night while chatting that I have a few bottles in the queue! My first impression of this Glasgow is lots of bourbon cask notes. @whiskytip.bsky.social & I popped the Springbank late at night so this is my chance to try it again on a fresher palate. I’ll report back later! #whisky
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Realised last night while chatting that I have a few bottles in the queue! My first impression of this Glasgow is lots of bourbon cask notes. @whiskytip.bsky.social & I popped the Springbank late at night so this is my chance to try it again on a fresher palate. I’ll report back later! #whisky
#BlindDrams after party. Discussing Auchentoshan so I’m pouring this one after a long while!
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
#BlindDrams after party. Discussing Auchentoshan so I’m pouring this one after a long while!
Dram 5: charred lemons, limes, Refresher sweets, liquorice, green apple, slightly salty. I want this one very badly. 5 from me. #BlindDrams
November 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dram 5: charred lemons, limes, Refresher sweets, liquorice, green apple, slightly salty. I want this one very badly. 5 from me. #BlindDrams
Dram 4: oak, brine, nail polish, sweet & sour, citric, more smoke on the nose than the palate Score: 3 #BlindDrams
November 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Dram 4: oak, brine, nail polish, sweet & sour, citric, more smoke on the nose than the palate Score: 3 #BlindDrams
Dram 3: plums, cherries, flat coke, dark chocolate. Nice pepper and cinnamon finish Score 4 #BlindDrams
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Dram 3: plums, cherries, flat coke, dark chocolate. Nice pepper and cinnamon finish Score 4 #BlindDrams
Dram 2: deep smoke, fresh mint, fruity. On the palate it’s thin, lower ABV. I’m going to say Ardbeg because someone has to be wrong and it might as well be me. Score 2 #BlindDrams
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Dram 2: deep smoke, fresh mint, fruity. On the palate it’s thin, lower ABV. I’m going to say Ardbeg because someone has to be wrong and it might as well be me. Score 2 #BlindDrams
Dram 1: Meaty, briny, smoked cheese, lemons. Not iodine or vegetal. No sherry, and not spicy so probably ex-bourbon. 3 from me #BlindDrams
November 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Dram 1: Meaty, briny, smoked cheese, lemons. Not iodine or vegetal. No sherry, and not spicy so probably ex-bourbon. 3 from me #BlindDrams
Great experience at a whisky festival today.
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Great experience at a whisky festival today.
Trying out some Loch Lomond tonight. Neck pours so no judgement but enjoying them so far. I’ll give them a more thorough going over later in the week. #whisky
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Trying out some Loch Lomond tonight. Neck pours so no judgement but enjoying them so far. I’ll give them a more thorough going over later in the week. #whisky