Can't See The Wood For The Whisky
@clairev.bsky.social
Mainly whisky.
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/
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/
Been absent recently.... but here's why:
A few days away for an annual trip with family to RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Also a day in Oxford and today receiving result for this years Economics module, which I passed with higher grade than expected.
Time to relax a bit.
A few days away for an annual trip with family to RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Also a day in Oxford and today receiving result for this years Economics module, which I passed with higher grade than expected.
Time to relax a bit.
July 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Been absent recently.... but here's why:
A few days away for an annual trip with family to RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Also a day in Oxford and today receiving result for this years Economics module, which I passed with higher grade than expected.
Time to relax a bit.
A few days away for an annual trip with family to RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Also a day in Oxford and today receiving result for this years Economics module, which I passed with higher grade than expected.
Time to relax a bit.
An actual pic of me, not working at a festival and having fun.
Summerton, as always was awesome.
Summerton, as always was awesome.
May 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
An actual pic of me, not working at a festival and having fun.
Summerton, as always was awesome.
Summerton, as always was awesome.
Yep, if you're going to ask for a name for getting my coffee, I am going to make you call out Maleficent really loudly.
May 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Yep, if you're going to ask for a name for getting my coffee, I am going to make you call out Maleficent really loudly.
Although I don't chat about it much on here, I do work in the horticulture industry. But it not for much longer. Starting on Substack a new series where I talk about why I have made the decision to quit the industry.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/how-i-came...
clairevokins.substack.com/p/how-i-came...
May 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Although I don't chat about it much on here, I do work in the horticulture industry. But it not for much longer. Starting on Substack a new series where I talk about why I have made the decision to quit the industry.
clairevokins.substack.com/p/how-i-came...
clairevokins.substack.com/p/how-i-came...
A bit late to the party, due to double booking myself, but here is a thread for my tasting notes for the #SpeysideDistillery tasting with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social .
I have been lucky enough to try some of these before and they continue to be an underrated star of the world of whisky. 1/8
I have been lucky enough to try some of these before and they continue to be an underrated star of the world of whisky. 1/8
April 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A bit late to the party, due to double booking myself, but here is a thread for my tasting notes for the #SpeysideDistillery tasting with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social .
I have been lucky enough to try some of these before and they continue to be an underrated star of the world of whisky. 1/8
I have been lucky enough to try some of these before and they continue to be an underrated star of the world of whisky. 1/8
Well, my hot cross bun was a delight.
First film, Sinners, was an insane farce. But very bad, in a good way. I then hit The Crypt at St Martin's I-t-F, and walked straight into full cast of The Passion of Christ coming up the stairs. Bit surreal.
Now about to settle in for second film, Warfare.
First film, Sinners, was an insane farce. But very bad, in a good way. I then hit The Crypt at St Martin's I-t-F, and walked straight into full cast of The Passion of Christ coming up the stairs. Bit surreal.
Now about to settle in for second film, Warfare.
April 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Well, my hot cross bun was a delight.
First film, Sinners, was an insane farce. But very bad, in a good way. I then hit The Crypt at St Martin's I-t-F, and walked straight into full cast of The Passion of Christ coming up the stairs. Bit surreal.
Now about to settle in for second film, Warfare.
First film, Sinners, was an insane farce. But very bad, in a good way. I then hit The Crypt at St Martin's I-t-F, and walked straight into full cast of The Passion of Christ coming up the stairs. Bit surreal.
Now about to settle in for second film, Warfare.
At the 'Welcome to Whisky' event, I will be with Torabhaig. And, for those who do attend, you will be able to try the upcoming, not available to purchase till the end of April, 'Sound of Sleat', the next chapter in the Legacy series.
April 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
At the 'Welcome to Whisky' event, I will be with Torabhaig. And, for those who do attend, you will be able to try the upcoming, not available to purchase till the end of April, 'Sound of Sleat', the next chapter in the Legacy series.
Just been reading about the Morrisons stores shutting down across the UK. Very interesting though I think the line about post offices is a bit harsh. (Tap on full pic).
April 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Just been reading about the Morrisons stores shutting down across the UK. Very interesting though I think the line about post offices is a bit harsh. (Tap on full pic).
Forever Iceman.
RIP Val Kilmer
RIP Val Kilmer
April 2, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Forever Iceman.
RIP Val Kilmer
RIP Val Kilmer
Black filter.
Quiet coach.
Newcastle bound.
Quiet coach.
Newcastle bound.
March 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Black filter.
Quiet coach.
Newcastle bound.
Quiet coach.
Newcastle bound.
Blue skies & Cherry Blossom. Days like this keep me with one foot in my gardening work....
#BlueSkiesAndCherryBlossom
#BlueSkiesAndCherryBlossom
March 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Blue skies & Cherry Blossom. Days like this keep me with one foot in my gardening work....
#BlueSkiesAndCherryBlossom
#BlueSkiesAndCherryBlossom
Found this as well, it's dated December 2024.
Given these very basic stats, I wouldn't say at the moment UK whisky would see it as a profitable move, US whiskey might.
Given these very basic stats, I wouldn't say at the moment UK whisky would see it as a profitable move, US whiskey might.
March 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Found this as well, it's dated December 2024.
Given these very basic stats, I wouldn't say at the moment UK whisky would see it as a profitable move, US whiskey might.
Given these very basic stats, I wouldn't say at the moment UK whisky would see it as a profitable move, US whiskey might.
Aldi KarlsKrone.
Not the best, but certainly not the worst
Banger for £2.99 for six cans.
#drinkingonperimenopause
Not the best, but certainly not the worst
Banger for £2.99 for six cans.
#drinkingonperimenopause
March 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Aldi KarlsKrone.
Not the best, but certainly not the worst
Banger for £2.99 for six cans.
#drinkingonperimenopause
Not the best, but certainly not the worst
Banger for £2.99 for six cans.
#drinkingonperimenopause
Been a while since I have written the following:
Locked and loaded.
Ready for tonight whisky tasting with @tastings.bsky.social @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
#wireworkswhisky
Locked and loaded.
Ready for tonight whisky tasting with @tastings.bsky.social @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
#wireworkswhisky
February 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Been a while since I have written the following:
Locked and loaded.
Ready for tonight whisky tasting with @tastings.bsky.social @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
#wireworkswhisky
Locked and loaded.
Ready for tonight whisky tasting with @tastings.bsky.social @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
#wireworkswhisky
Do you ever get to the point that you begin to 'play' with spam emailing companies? I keep getting some random construction company telling me they can deal with my latest project. They asked for my plans.
My plans:
My plans:
February 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Do you ever get to the point that you begin to 'play' with spam emailing companies? I keep getting some random construction company telling me they can deal with my latest project. They asked for my plans.
My plans:
My plans:
Yesterday, I went to Rochester and bumped into Mars.....
February 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Yesterday, I went to Rochester and bumped into Mars.....
Just a couple of pics from today's judging. Will write up more when I get a minute.
However, really interesting to see how this particular judging happens. Lots of fun and great to meet new people.
Total drams for me today, 20.
And yes I used the spittoon.
However, really interesting to see how this particular judging happens. Lots of fun and great to meet new people.
Total drams for me today, 20.
And yes I used the spittoon.
February 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Just a couple of pics from today's judging. Will write up more when I get a minute.
However, really interesting to see how this particular judging happens. Lots of fun and great to meet new people.
Total drams for me today, 20.
And yes I used the spittoon.
However, really interesting to see how this particular judging happens. Lots of fun and great to meet new people.
Total drams for me today, 20.
And yes I used the spittoon.
Enjoying the ability to mute words (see stuff that pisses me off).
Just in case:
1. Click the three lines at top of page
2. Settings
3. Moderation
4. Mute away!!
Just in case:
1. Click the three lines at top of page
2. Settings
3. Moderation
4. Mute away!!
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Enjoying the ability to mute words (see stuff that pisses me off).
Just in case:
1. Click the three lines at top of page
2. Settings
3. Moderation
4. Mute away!!
Just in case:
1. Click the three lines at top of page
2. Settings
3. Moderation
4. Mute away!!
@exploringwhisky.bsky.social all set up at #StanleyArts in South Norwood. Five fab drams for a glorious evening of Ceilidh dancing!
January 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@exploringwhisky.bsky.social all set up at #StanleyArts in South Norwood. Five fab drams for a glorious evening of Ceilidh dancing!
Hello. New blog up.
Not about whisky though, sorry. Or horticulture.
It's the first more personal posts, and well, it's been a crappy past 12 weeks. This is why:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Not about whisky though, sorry. Or horticulture.
It's the first more personal posts, and well, it's been a crappy past 12 weeks. This is why:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
January 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hello. New blog up.
Not about whisky though, sorry. Or horticulture.
It's the first more personal posts, and well, it's been a crappy past 12 weeks. This is why:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Not about whisky though, sorry. Or horticulture.
It's the first more personal posts, and well, it's been a crappy past 12 weeks. This is why:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
This person messaged asking to be part of the whisky starter pack. I looked at their profile; beauty content. I responded with "not sure your content fits with whisky".
Blocked. Oh well. Could've done with that beauty content too.
*Rings the sarcasm bell*🔔
Blocked. Oh well. Could've done with that beauty content too.
*Rings the sarcasm bell*🔔
January 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This person messaged asking to be part of the whisky starter pack. I looked at their profile; beauty content. I responded with "not sure your content fits with whisky".
Blocked. Oh well. Could've done with that beauty content too.
*Rings the sarcasm bell*🔔
Blocked. Oh well. Could've done with that beauty content too.
*Rings the sarcasm bell*🔔
A little bit of fun.
There is an app on here that tells you when someone blocks you or adds you to a list.
What cracks me up is the list names (furry? Really) and that the blockers names I have never heard of.
There is an app on here that tells you when someone blocks you or adds you to a list.
What cracks me up is the list names (furry? Really) and that the blockers names I have never heard of.
January 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A little bit of fun.
There is an app on here that tells you when someone blocks you or adds you to a list.
What cracks me up is the list names (furry? Really) and that the blockers names I have never heard of.
There is an app on here that tells you when someone blocks you or adds you to a list.
What cracks me up is the list names (furry? Really) and that the blockers names I have never heard of.
Some whisky events I'll be working at over next few months....
January 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Some whisky events I'll be working at over next few months....
Had a little of this in France over Christmas. Luckily nothing down south yet....
January 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Had a little of this in France over Christmas. Luckily nothing down south yet....
Looks like Quintessential Wordle is having an interesting day ...
December 27, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Looks like Quintessential Wordle is having an interesting day ...