Hank Barnes
@hankbarnes.bsky.social
Analyst at Gartner. Irish Whiskey Fan. Carolina Hurricanes, GAA, Rugby, and more for sports.
Always nice to see a new addition to the Currach family. The secondary finish in a peat cask adds subtle flavors
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Always nice to see a new addition to the Currach family. The secondary finish in a peat cask adds subtle flavors
Preparing for December with a little Winter Solstice from Boann
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Preparing for December with a little Winter Solstice from Boann
Last tasting off the beaten path
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Last tasting off the beaten path
Yesterday's options for her #Irishwhiskey
November 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Yesterday's options for her #Irishwhiskey
Tasting for my sister
Testing her nosing and tasting skills. She did pretty good
Testing her nosing and tasting skills. She did pretty good
November 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Tasting for my sister
Testing her nosing and tasting skills. She did pretty good
Testing her nosing and tasting skills. She did pretty good
Love Mr. Oatface's mashbill
October 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Love Mr. Oatface's mashbill
Was trying to decide on Halloween costume. Do I go with Morrigan (From The Shelbourne Bar in Cork with Two Stacks ) or as Oaty McOatface ( Blackwater Distillery ). Decided to skip the costumes and share these two great whiskies with friends
October 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Was trying to decide on Halloween costume. Do I go with Morrigan (From The Shelbourne Bar in Cork with Two Stacks ) or as Oaty McOatface ( Blackwater Distillery ). Decided to skip the costumes and share these two great whiskies with friends
A tough loss for Canes with several men down. So time to put bottle down. M&M Amburana I will miss you. #Bottlekill
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A tough loss for Canes with several men down. So time to put bottle down. M&M Amburana I will miss you. #Bottlekill
An interesting partnership/pairing. KIngs County Distillery created a peated bourbon, then sent my friends at Thomond Gate some casks for a single malt. Had both tonight and a blend of the two which was excellent
October 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
An interesting partnership/pairing. KIngs County Distillery created a peated bourbon, then sent my friends at Thomond Gate some casks for a single malt. Had both tonight and a blend of the two which was excellent
Falls is getting close in NC, so time for some peated favorites from W.D. O'Connell and Baoilleach #IrishWhiskey
October 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Falls is getting close in NC, so time for some peated favorites from W.D. O'Connell and Baoilleach #IrishWhiskey
They did this for me, ha
September 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
They did this for me, ha
Back to work tomorrow
September 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Back to work tomorrow
And the sting ray
September 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
And the sting ray
Oops, one at a time
September 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Oops, one at a time
Eagle rays, a sting ray. And a turtle with an itch...a few sightings from a great day q
September 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Eagle rays, a sting ray. And a turtle with an itch...a few sightings from a great day q
This big old Octopus was asking me if I had any Currach #IrishWhiskey to share
September 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
This big old Octopus was asking me if I had any Currach #IrishWhiskey to share
September 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Day 2 Bonaire over. Time for an Old Fashioned made with Jack Ryan Symphony
September 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Day 2 Bonaire over. Time for an Old Fashioned made with Jack Ryan Symphony
Almost time to get underwater
September 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Almost time to get underwater