Gordon
@gordonbear.bsky.social
Love all things Whisky, Ice Hockey and Rugby. Proud dad and too sarcastic for my own good most of the time
Tipsy Midgy in Edinburgh. I've never been before but would definitely come back again. Absolutely incredible selection of whisky to choose from but ended up with a decent little flight this evening.
August 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Tipsy Midgy in Edinburgh. I've never been before but would definitely come back again. Absolutely incredible selection of whisky to choose from but ended up with a decent little flight this evening.
No trip to Edinburgh is complete without a little trip to SMWS.
August 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
No trip to Edinburgh is complete without a little trip to SMWS.
Work done for the week so time for a cheeky pint of Boundary's Imbongo Tropical IPA before another Whiskey tasting 😊
July 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Work done for the week so time for a cheeky pint of Boundary's Imbongo Tropical IPA before another Whiskey tasting 😊
Two more very tasty tastings this afternoon for Belfast Whiskey Week. Micil distillery with 3 whiskies, 2 Poitins and a Cream Liqueur. Then an Irish Single Malts over 20 Years Old (ish anyway 😂😂) #Slainte
July 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Two more very tasty tastings this afternoon for Belfast Whiskey Week. Micil distillery with 3 whiskies, 2 Poitins and a Cream Liqueur. Then an Irish Single Malts over 20 Years Old (ish anyway 😂😂) #Slainte
Belfast Whiskey Week tasting number two of the day is the Redbreast Iberian Series - Lustau, Tawny Port, PX and then the Cuatro Bariles. Cuatro Bariles was the standout but PX wasn't far behind.
July 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Belfast Whiskey Week tasting number two of the day is the Redbreast Iberian Series - Lustau, Tawny Port, PX and then the Cuatro Bariles. Cuatro Bariles was the standout but PX wasn't far behind.
Not a bad way to spend a Friday lunchtime. Nice little beer and whisky tasting at Belfast Whiskey Week.
Teeling Stout Cask paired with a Hefeweizen @ 6%, Hinch Imperial Stout Cask paired with a NEPA @ 5% and Jameson Stout Cask paired with an IPA @ 5.3% #BWW25
Teeling Stout Cask paired with a Hefeweizen @ 6%, Hinch Imperial Stout Cask paired with a NEPA @ 5% and Jameson Stout Cask paired with an IPA @ 5.3% #BWW25
July 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Not a bad way to spend a Friday lunchtime. Nice little beer and whisky tasting at Belfast Whiskey Week.
Teeling Stout Cask paired with a Hefeweizen @ 6%, Hinch Imperial Stout Cask paired with a NEPA @ 5% and Jameson Stout Cask paired with an IPA @ 5.3% #BWW25
Teeling Stout Cask paired with a Hefeweizen @ 6%, Hinch Imperial Stout Cask paired with a NEPA @ 5% and Jameson Stout Cask paired with an IPA @ 5.3% #BWW25
Overall Scores - 4,2,3,3,1 (Changed Dram 1 to a 4 upon reflection) #BlindDrams Many thanks to @jwbassman.bsky.social for the Drams this evening.
July 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Overall Scores - 4,2,3,3,1 (Changed Dram 1 to a 4 upon reflection) #BlindDrams Many thanks to @jwbassman.bsky.social for the Drams this evening.
#BlindDrams #5 Score: 1 - I'll be in the minority on this one I feel but just a touch too charred and sherried for me.
July 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#BlindDrams #5 Score: 1 - I'll be in the minority on this one I feel but just a touch too charred and sherried for me.
#BlindDrams #5 Finish: Long. Drying. Wood Char. Espresso. Burnt herbs. Cinnamon. Orange.
July 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#BlindDrams #5 Finish: Long. Drying. Wood Char. Espresso. Burnt herbs. Cinnamon. Orange.
#BlindDrams #5 Palate: Oily. Toffee. Caramel. Brown Sugar. Dried Fruits. Orange Peel. Baking Spices. Black Pepper.
July 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#BlindDrams #5 Palate: Oily. Toffee. Caramel. Brown Sugar. Dried Fruits. Orange Peel. Baking Spices. Black Pepper.
#BlindDrams #5 Nose: Quite Prickly. Burnt Caramel. New Leather. Orange. Thyme. Baking Spices.
July 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#BlindDrams #5 Nose: Quite Prickly. Burnt Caramel. New Leather. Orange. Thyme. Baking Spices.
#BlindDrams #4 Score: 3. Pretty enjoyable and with all that floral peat gonna go out on a limb and guess its a Highland Park.
July 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#BlindDrams #4 Score: 3. Pretty enjoyable and with all that floral peat gonna go out on a limb and guess its a Highland Park.
#BlindDrams #4 Finish: Medium. Slightly Drying on the tongue. Wood Smoke. Honey. Lavender. Cranberries. Ginger.
July 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#BlindDrams #4 Finish: Medium. Slightly Drying on the tongue. Wood Smoke. Honey. Lavender. Cranberries. Ginger.
#BlindDrams #4 Palate: Oily and Syrupy Mouthfeel. Orange. Honey. Barley. Porridge. Floral. Some smokeyness at back end.
July 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#BlindDrams #4 Palate: Oily and Syrupy Mouthfeel. Orange. Honey. Barley. Porridge. Floral. Some smokeyness at back end.
#BlindDrams #4 Nose: Really floral. Lavender. Rose Water. Runny Honey. Marmalade. Hint of Smoked Fish. Ginger.
July 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#BlindDrams #4 Nose: Really floral. Lavender. Rose Water. Runny Honey. Marmalade. Hint of Smoked Fish. Ginger.
#BlindDrams #3 Score: 3. Sweet, coastal and touch of peat. Hard not to like it.
July 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#BlindDrams #3 Score: 3. Sweet, coastal and touch of peat. Hard not to like it.
#BlindDrams #3 Finish: Medium. Smoke. Petrol. Caramel. Saltyness. Grapefruit. Cola Cubes. Ginger.
July 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#BlindDrams #3 Finish: Medium. Smoke. Petrol. Caramel. Saltyness. Grapefruit. Cola Cubes. Ginger.
#BlindDrams #3 Palate: Sweet woodsmoke. Minerality. Salt. Honey. Lemon. Ginger. Touch of farmyard funk.
July 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#BlindDrams #3 Palate: Sweet woodsmoke. Minerality. Salt. Honey. Lemon. Ginger. Touch of farmyard funk.
#BlindDrams #3 Nose: Tar. Seaside. Wet Leaves. Lemon. Fudge. Bread Dough. Strong sweet woodsmoke
July 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
#BlindDrams #3 Nose: Tar. Seaside. Wet Leaves. Lemon. Fudge. Bread Dough. Strong sweet woodsmoke
#BlindDrams #2 Score: 2 Not bad but just a touch on the spicy and dry side for me. Rounds out a bit better with some water.
July 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#BlindDrams #2 Score: 2 Not bad but just a touch on the spicy and dry side for me. Rounds out a bit better with some water.
#BlindDrams #2 Finish: Medium - Short. Drying. Saltyness. Bitter Lemon. Cinnamon. Chilli. Strong wood notes.
July 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#BlindDrams #2 Finish: Medium - Short. Drying. Saltyness. Bitter Lemon. Cinnamon. Chilli. Strong wood notes.
#BlindDrams #2 Palate: Oily and Buttery Mouthfeel again. Lemon. Vanilla. Honey. Mango. Leather. Cinnamon. Chilli.
July 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#BlindDrams #2 Palate: Oily and Buttery Mouthfeel again. Lemon. Vanilla. Honey. Mango. Leather. Cinnamon. Chilli.
#BlindDrams #2 Nose: Honey. Vanilla. Malt. Custard Creams.. Green Apple Skins. Lemon. Oakyness. Chilli
July 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#BlindDrams #2 Nose: Honey. Vanilla. Malt. Custard Creams.. Green Apple Skins. Lemon. Oakyness. Chilli
#BlindDrams #1 Score: 3. Lovely, Fruity and Bright and just right up my street. Needs water added to it though to tame the spice or it would score a 4
July 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
#BlindDrams #1 Score: 3. Lovely, Fruity and Bright and just right up my street. Needs water added to it though to tame the spice or it would score a 4
#BlindDrams #1 Finish: Long. Drying. Pepper. Honey. Pear. Watermelon. Lingering Grapefruit Pith.
July 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
#BlindDrams #1 Finish: Long. Drying. Pepper. Honey. Pear. Watermelon. Lingering Grapefruit Pith.