Can't See The Wood For The Whisky
@clairev.bsky.social
Mainly whisky.
Refreshingly frank, so I'm told.
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I don't care about your cat.
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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/
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EPISODE 5 - Signatory North British 15yr, G&M Glenburgie 2008, and the North Star Caol Ila 18
YouTube video by Last Call Whisky Podcast
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Had an absolute blast being a guest on the "Last Call Whisky Podcast".
Great chat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jja0...
Great chat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jja0...
"Oh dear what a shame" (said in flat monotone)
I feel for the decent people who worked for them, but I have ZERO sympathy for the arrogant, bullying, sexist, toxic, culture perpetuated by Watt and his minions.
Its about time last orders were called on Brewdog.
news.sky.com/story/brewdo...
I feel for the decent people who worked for them, but I have ZERO sympathy for the arrogant, bullying, sexist, toxic, culture perpetuated by Watt and his minions.
Its about time last orders were called on Brewdog.
news.sky.com/story/brewdo...
BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer
The producer of Punk IPA and Elvis Juice has called in AlixPartners to run a sale process, which could prompt the break-up of one of Scotland's best-known consumer businesses, Sky News learns.
news.sky.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM
"Oh dear what a shame" (said in flat monotone)
I feel for the decent people who worked for them, but I have ZERO sympathy for the arrogant, bullying, sexist, toxic, culture perpetuated by Watt and his minions.
Its about time last orders were called on Brewdog.
news.sky.com/story/brewdo...
I feel for the decent people who worked for them, but I have ZERO sympathy for the arrogant, bullying, sexist, toxic, culture perpetuated by Watt and his minions.
Its about time last orders were called on Brewdog.
news.sky.com/story/brewdo...
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Whisky Events: The Cairn Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment over on X and Bluesky, on March 4th from 19:00 GMT via #TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Whisky Events: The Cairn Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment over on X and Bluesky, on March 4th from 19:00 GMT via #TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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@thewhiskywire.bsky.social #wemyssMalts
As always a great tasting Steve. Thanks for all your hard work on these.
As always a great tasting Steve. Thanks for all your hard work on these.
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social #wemyssMalts
As always a great tasting Steve. Thanks for all your hard work on these.
As always a great tasting Steve. Thanks for all your hard work on these.
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#WemyssMalts Peat Chimney
Palate: sweet, mouthcoating arrival: honey, icing sugar and a little tropical fruit. Then the smoke arrives like a tsunami, covers everything and dries the mouth.
I went off peat for a few month before Christmas, this is really telling me what I'm missing
Palate: sweet, mouthcoating arrival: honey, icing sugar and a little tropical fruit. Then the smoke arrives like a tsunami, covers everything and dries the mouth.
I went off peat for a few month before Christmas, this is really telling me what I'm missing
February 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
#WemyssMalts Peat Chimney
Palate: sweet, mouthcoating arrival: honey, icing sugar and a little tropical fruit. Then the smoke arrives like a tsunami, covers everything and dries the mouth.
I went off peat for a few month before Christmas, this is really telling me what I'm missing
Palate: sweet, mouthcoating arrival: honey, icing sugar and a little tropical fruit. Then the smoke arrives like a tsunami, covers everything and dries the mouth.
I went off peat for a few month before Christmas, this is really telling me what I'm missing
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Peat Chimney - Palate : Very earthy like dry slate, with sweet and sour lemon, more of those barbecued meats and salty mackerel, with coal tar, soot and liquorice #WemyssMalts
February 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Peat Chimney - Palate : Very earthy like dry slate, with sweet and sour lemon, more of those barbecued meats and salty mackerel, with coal tar, soot and liquorice #WemyssMalts
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4 Palate: Sweet smoked meats, maritime salt, stone fruit, vanilla, a touch of minerality and a prickle of black pepper. With time in the glass, a note of rich roast coffee with brown sugar appears. Water brings a little more smoke and astringency.
#WemyssMalts
#WemyssMalts
February 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
4 Palate: Sweet smoked meats, maritime salt, stone fruit, vanilla, a touch of minerality and a prickle of black pepper. With time in the glass, a note of rich roast coffee with brown sugar appears. Water brings a little more smoke and astringency.
#WemyssMalts
#WemyssMalts
#WemyssMalts
Dram 4
Palate: For all the big nose, the palate is sweet and light, hot roasted nuts.
Finish: Sweet cure hams, gammon, burnt toast with slabs of butter.
Session dram, great for food pairings.
Dram 4
Palate: For all the big nose, the palate is sweet and light, hot roasted nuts.
Finish: Sweet cure hams, gammon, burnt toast with slabs of butter.
Session dram, great for food pairings.
February 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 4
Palate: For all the big nose, the palate is sweet and light, hot roasted nuts.
Finish: Sweet cure hams, gammon, burnt toast with slabs of butter.
Session dram, great for food pairings.
Dram 4
Palate: For all the big nose, the palate is sweet and light, hot roasted nuts.
Finish: Sweet cure hams, gammon, burnt toast with slabs of butter.
Session dram, great for food pairings.
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Peat Chimney
N: bbq fish kind of smoke, while on a ferry - hopefully its from the kitchen and not the engines
theres subtle sweetness that creeps in as well
#wemyssmalts
N: bbq fish kind of smoke, while on a ferry - hopefully its from the kitchen and not the engines
theres subtle sweetness that creeps in as well
#wemyssmalts
February 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Peat Chimney
N: bbq fish kind of smoke, while on a ferry - hopefully its from the kitchen and not the engines
theres subtle sweetness that creeps in as well
#wemyssmalts
N: bbq fish kind of smoke, while on a ferry - hopefully its from the kitchen and not the engines
theres subtle sweetness that creeps in as well
#wemyssmalts
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4 Appearance: New gold, forms a thin line which beads before falling slowly as thick, oily legs
Nose: Sweet smoke, caramelised orange slices, stone fruit, honey, vanilla and coastal sea breeze
#WemyssMalts
Nose: Sweet smoke, caramelised orange slices, stone fruit, honey, vanilla and coastal sea breeze
#WemyssMalts
February 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM
4 Appearance: New gold, forms a thin line which beads before falling slowly as thick, oily legs
Nose: Sweet smoke, caramelised orange slices, stone fruit, honey, vanilla and coastal sea breeze
#WemyssMalts
Nose: Sweet smoke, caramelised orange slices, stone fruit, honey, vanilla and coastal sea breeze
#WemyssMalts
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#WemyssMalts Peat Chimney
Nose: Ward 15 in the local hospital is on fire! Very medicinal peak smoke, smokey bacon crisps, Whitby kippers and some tropical fruit hints. There's an interesting marzipan note and some honey sweetness.
Nose: Ward 15 in the local hospital is on fire! Very medicinal peak smoke, smokey bacon crisps, Whitby kippers and some tropical fruit hints. There's an interesting marzipan note and some honey sweetness.
February 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
#WemyssMalts Peat Chimney
Nose: Ward 15 in the local hospital is on fire! Very medicinal peak smoke, smokey bacon crisps, Whitby kippers and some tropical fruit hints. There's an interesting marzipan note and some honey sweetness.
Nose: Ward 15 in the local hospital is on fire! Very medicinal peak smoke, smokey bacon crisps, Whitby kippers and some tropical fruit hints. There's an interesting marzipan note and some honey sweetness.
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👃 - Yes, peat, with germoline. But it’s no one trick pony. It comes with brown sauce, cooked bacon, with a honey glaze. It’s dusty and sooty, with peaches and lychees, bring a lovely fruitiness to the mix. #WemyssMalts
It’s time to move onto our fourth and final dram of the night and a very old favourite of ours from their core collection; Wemyss Malts – Peat Chimney. What does this dish up and deliver on the nose? #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
👃 - Yes, peat, with germoline. But it’s no one trick pony. It comes with brown sauce, cooked bacon, with a honey glaze. It’s dusty and sooty, with peaches and lychees, bring a lovely fruitiness to the mix. #WemyssMalts
#WemyssMalts
Dram 4: Peat Chimney NAS 46%abv
Nose: Immediate hit with the hospital fumes, medicine cabinet, TCP, iodine, a bacon, nutty thread runs below that. Back of hand, burnt ends, meaty, bbq house (smells like Bodeans after a whisky festival!), sweet cooked meats, kabanos sausage.
Dram 4: Peat Chimney NAS 46%abv
Nose: Immediate hit with the hospital fumes, medicine cabinet, TCP, iodine, a bacon, nutty thread runs below that. Back of hand, burnt ends, meaty, bbq house (smells like Bodeans after a whisky festival!), sweet cooked meats, kabanos sausage.
February 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 4: Peat Chimney NAS 46%abv
Nose: Immediate hit with the hospital fumes, medicine cabinet, TCP, iodine, a bacon, nutty thread runs below that. Back of hand, burnt ends, meaty, bbq house (smells like Bodeans after a whisky festival!), sweet cooked meats, kabanos sausage.
Dram 4: Peat Chimney NAS 46%abv
Nose: Immediate hit with the hospital fumes, medicine cabinet, TCP, iodine, a bacon, nutty thread runs below that. Back of hand, burnt ends, meaty, bbq house (smells like Bodeans after a whisky festival!), sweet cooked meats, kabanos sausage.
#WemyssMalts
Dram 3
Palate: Icing sugar sweet, teeny bit of heat at front of tongue. Mouth hold doesn't bring much more.
Finish: Buttery again, more heat.
Very blunt dram, bit one dimensional.
Dram 3
Palate: Icing sugar sweet, teeny bit of heat at front of tongue. Mouth hold doesn't bring much more.
Finish: Buttery again, more heat.
Very blunt dram, bit one dimensional.
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 3
Palate: Icing sugar sweet, teeny bit of heat at front of tongue. Mouth hold doesn't bring much more.
Finish: Buttery again, more heat.
Very blunt dram, bit one dimensional.
Dram 3
Palate: Icing sugar sweet, teeny bit of heat at front of tongue. Mouth hold doesn't bring much more.
Finish: Buttery again, more heat.
Very blunt dram, bit one dimensional.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 3: The Intrepid Mariner 20yrs 46%abv
Nose: dusty, light, very closed, time leads to shortbread, baked apples, Danish apple pastry. Back of hand brings very little extra to the party.
Dram 3: The Intrepid Mariner 20yrs 46%abv
Nose: dusty, light, very closed, time leads to shortbread, baked apples, Danish apple pastry. Back of hand brings very little extra to the party.
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 3: The Intrepid Mariner 20yrs 46%abv
Nose: dusty, light, very closed, time leads to shortbread, baked apples, Danish apple pastry. Back of hand brings very little extra to the party.
Dram 3: The Intrepid Mariner 20yrs 46%abv
Nose: dusty, light, very closed, time leads to shortbread, baked apples, Danish apple pastry. Back of hand brings very little extra to the party.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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#WemyssMalts Velvet Fig 12yo
Nose: dark berries, dried fruit, dates, figs, prunes and a lovely dunnage funk. There's some toffee pennies, a little almond marzipan and some strawberries drizzled in balsamic vinegar.
Christmas in a glass!
Nose: dark berries, dried fruit, dates, figs, prunes and a lovely dunnage funk. There's some toffee pennies, a little almond marzipan and some strawberries drizzled in balsamic vinegar.
Christmas in a glass!
February 11, 2026 at 7:32 PM
#WemyssMalts Velvet Fig 12yo
Nose: dark berries, dried fruit, dates, figs, prunes and a lovely dunnage funk. There's some toffee pennies, a little almond marzipan and some strawberries drizzled in balsamic vinegar.
Christmas in a glass!
Nose: dark berries, dried fruit, dates, figs, prunes and a lovely dunnage funk. There's some toffee pennies, a little almond marzipan and some strawberries drizzled in balsamic vinegar.
Christmas in a glass!
#WemyssMalts
Dram 2
Palate: Sweet, then very quickly becomes bitter. Hint of pepper of front of mouth. Mouth hold brings dark fruit, black cherries, frozen black grapes (they have a very different flavour)
Finish: Bitter, chewy.
Dram 2
Palate: Sweet, then very quickly becomes bitter. Hint of pepper of front of mouth. Mouth hold brings dark fruit, black cherries, frozen black grapes (they have a very different flavour)
Finish: Bitter, chewy.
February 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 2
Palate: Sweet, then very quickly becomes bitter. Hint of pepper of front of mouth. Mouth hold brings dark fruit, black cherries, frozen black grapes (they have a very different flavour)
Finish: Bitter, chewy.
Dram 2
Palate: Sweet, then very quickly becomes bitter. Hint of pepper of front of mouth. Mouth hold brings dark fruit, black cherries, frozen black grapes (they have a very different flavour)
Finish: Bitter, chewy.
#WemyssMalts
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
February 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
#WemyssMalts
Dram 1:
Palate: Drinks at far less than abv indication, sweet, buttery popcorn, again that little bit of bitterness. Mouth hold brings some heat, some spiciness.
Finish: Buttery pastry, like croissants. Quite short, but would probably layer up well.
Dram 1:
Palate: Drinks at far less than abv indication, sweet, buttery popcorn, again that little bit of bitterness. Mouth hold brings some heat, some spiciness.
Finish: Buttery pastry, like croissants. Quite short, but would probably layer up well.
February 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 1:
Palate: Drinks at far less than abv indication, sweet, buttery popcorn, again that little bit of bitterness. Mouth hold brings some heat, some spiciness.
Finish: Buttery pastry, like croissants. Quite short, but would probably layer up well.
Dram 1:
Palate: Drinks at far less than abv indication, sweet, buttery popcorn, again that little bit of bitterness. Mouth hold brings some heat, some spiciness.
Finish: Buttery pastry, like croissants. Quite short, but would probably layer up well.
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👃- First thoughts are sweetness mixed with vegetal aromas. Light tropical fruits, melon and pomelo, with a hint of green apple skins, lots of dustiness, and evergreen boughs. Mineral water and old leather eventually come through. #WemyssMalts
Let’s get this dramming show on the road by kicking off with our first dram; Wemyss Malts – A Quarter Passed. What does it dish up and deliver on the nose? #WemyssMalts #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
👃- First thoughts are sweetness mixed with vegetal aromas. Light tropical fruits, melon and pomelo, with a hint of green apple skins, lots of dustiness, and evergreen boughs. Mineral water and old leather eventually come through. #WemyssMalts
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#WemyssMalts A Quarter Past
Nose: orchard fruit to start, some honey and a little berry note: Apples, pears, apricot; sweet runny honey; dark cherries, blueberries. There's some vanilla here, a little earthy pine and some spicy hints.
Nose: orchard fruit to start, some honey and a little berry note: Apples, pears, apricot; sweet runny honey; dark cherries, blueberries. There's some vanilla here, a little earthy pine and some spicy hints.
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
#WemyssMalts A Quarter Past
Nose: orchard fruit to start, some honey and a little berry note: Apples, pears, apricot; sweet runny honey; dark cherries, blueberries. There's some vanilla here, a little earthy pine and some spicy hints.
Nose: orchard fruit to start, some honey and a little berry note: Apples, pears, apricot; sweet runny honey; dark cherries, blueberries. There's some vanilla here, a little earthy pine and some spicy hints.
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Appearance: Burnished gold, forms a thin line which beads before falling slowly as thick, oily legs
Nose: Vanilla pods, lemon citrus, floral honey and a subtle note of Bounty Bars
#WemyssMalts
Nose: Vanilla pods, lemon citrus, floral honey and a subtle note of Bounty Bars
#WemyssMalts
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Appearance: Burnished gold, forms a thin line which beads before falling slowly as thick, oily legs
Nose: Vanilla pods, lemon citrus, floral honey and a subtle note of Bounty Bars
#WemyssMalts
Nose: Vanilla pods, lemon citrus, floral honey and a subtle note of Bounty Bars
#WemyssMalts
#WemyssMalts
Dram1: A Quarter Passed 25yr. 53.6%abv
Nose: light, orchard fruit, musty grapes. Back of hand sniff turns it meatier, sweet bacon.
#WemyssMalts
Dram1: A Quarter Passed 25yr. 53.6%abv
Nose: light, orchard fruit, musty grapes. Back of hand sniff turns it meatier, sweet bacon.
#WemyssMalts
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram1: A Quarter Passed 25yr. 53.6%abv
Nose: light, orchard fruit, musty grapes. Back of hand sniff turns it meatier, sweet bacon.
#WemyssMalts
Dram1: A Quarter Passed 25yr. 53.6%abv
Nose: light, orchard fruit, musty grapes. Back of hand sniff turns it meatier, sweet bacon.
#WemyssMalts