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I was away in Speyside this last few days, so this weeks #what3whiskies is a little later than usual.

But it's here now. Enjoy.

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Meet Gemma De Jesus...

"Whisky [ ]— not just a drink, but a connection to people, history, and place"

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October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · Oct 12

In a slight twist on the usual interviews, this week I bring something a little different.

Meet Nicola McRedmond.

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Meet Nicola McRedmond...

I’m not here to tell you which bottle to launch next, but I am here to make sure your team is strong enough to survive whatever storm hits.

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October 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

In a slight twist on the usual interviews, this week I bring something a little different.

Meet Nicola McRedmond.

clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-nicol...

Meet Nicola McRedmond...

I’m not here to tell you which bottle to launch next, but I am here to make sure your team is strong enough to survive whatever storm hits.

clairevokins.substack.com

October 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

A little earlier than normal, but this weeks #what3whiskies is up.
In this edition we meet Jordan Lunn of West Midlands Disitillery.

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Meet Jordan Lunn...

known to some as Dreamer....

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October 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

Hello October!!

Busy month for me:

3/4/5 October - TWE London Whisky Show. With Torabhaig. Come find me and say hello.

15th October - Beerfly Bedford, English Whisky Tasting

16th - 21st October - Speyside for a mini-break & tastings, (attending not giving).

Hit me up, say hello.

October 1, 2025 at 6:33 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

Good Morning Bluesky!

This weeks #what3whiskies is the ever fabulous Richard Lock. The force behind @retributiondist.bsky.social

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Meet Richard Lock...

Founder, distiller, Brand Ambassador and head cleaner of Retribution Distilling Co.

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September 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM

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Shaz Wheeler

@lartonmedia.bsky.social

Journalist friends, please respond to the UK government's consultation on late payments and poor practices. The NUJ has responses to help your submission. This is an important opportunity for every freelance journalist. #StopTheFreelanceRipOff: nuj.org.uk/resource/stop-the-freelance-rip-off.html

Stop the freelance rip-off

All freelances in the UK should respond to government's consultation on late payments and poor payment practices. It's time for urgent change.

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September 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

For any of you that live within the SE London area, I will be holding a BS-busting, drink-it-your-way, build your whisky confidence tasting.
Pairings. Blind drams. Fun. Esp for those new to whisky or suffering from Dunning-Kruger effect.

Hit the link below.
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Welcome to Whisky: A beginner's guide to the water of life (London)

What is whisky? Where is it from? (more places than you'd realise), How should you drink it and what should you buy? All this and more

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September 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

This weeks #what3whiskies interview is with the fab Olivia Pattison. Pour a dram and take five to meet her.

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Meet Olivia (Liv) Pattison

..who shall be Liv for the rest of the article!

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September 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

In this weeks #what3whiskies, we meet Ryan Sweeney.
A freelancer in this fab industry, with an specialism in Australian drams.

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Meet Ryan Sweeney....

...who specialises in whisky from down under

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September 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

Morning all.

Just a little note to say I will be at the Midlands Whisky Festival in Birmingham this weekend, pouring some Torabhaig and Mossburn delights.

Do come and find me if you are going. Always lovely to say hello!

September 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM

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The London Distillery Company

@londondistilleryco.bsky.social

📖 A glimpse into the past of London…

From the bustling docks where sherry casks once arrived by the thousand, to the single malt soon to be in your glass

Our upcoming release - Embarque - captures the spirit of that journey, inspired by the historic sherry cask trade

September 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

One of THE best articles on cask ownership/brokerage I have read. It's long, but worth it. Educational for sure, and a new acronym to to separate the good from the bad; SCIV

wisgy.co.uk/wisgy-weekly...

The Misinformations of Whisky Cask Investment

The Secret Whisky Cask Broker

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September 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

Due to my shenanigans on Sunday, I didn't promote this new #what3whiskies terribly well.

So please, take a couple of minutes to find out about @thedramble.bsky.social of @londondistilleryco.bsky.social

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September 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

Hello BlueSky... I kind of forgot about you today. Anyway, have a read, share etc before the attention gets too much and I take it down....

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When Saltburn comes to Edinburgh...

..

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September 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

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Can't See The Wood For The Whisky @clairev.bsky.social · Aug 31

We are on a fab roll at the moment with #what3whiskies
This week we have 'The Dark Cloud', aka Sean Kinkaid from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Part of a great whisky community over there, here are his three chosen drams.

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Meet "The Dark Cloud"

aka Sean Kincaid

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September 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

@clairev.bsky.social

We are on a fab roll at the moment with #what3whiskies
This week we have 'The Dark Cloud', aka Sean Kinkaid from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Part of a great whisky community over there, here are his three chosen drams.

clairevokins.substack.com/p/meet-the-d...

Meet "The Dark Cloud"

aka Sean Kincaid

clairevokins.substack.com

August 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM