The Quare Drop
@thequaredrop.bsky.social
A layman's journey through the world of whiskey/whisky/uisce beatha.
Disqualified from the human race for shoving.
Disqualified from the human race for shoving.
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The Quare Drop
@thequaredrop.bsky.social
· Sep 26
For folks wondering how I decide which whiskies appear in my face-offs, I don't! I have a randomised selector (aka "The Gods of Random Whiskey") which chooses the whiskies for me. I just honour those choices.
I live between 2 small villages in Ireland.
One is mentioned 15 times on Bluesky. The other just twice.
Belfast (where I was born) - pretty much off the charts.
Love living where I am 😁💚
One is mentioned 15 times on Bluesky. The other just twice.
Belfast (where I was born) - pretty much off the charts.
Love living where I am 😁💚
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
I live between 2 small villages in Ireland.
One is mentioned 15 times on Bluesky. The other just twice.
Belfast (where I was born) - pretty much off the charts.
Love living where I am 😁💚
One is mentioned 15 times on Bluesky. The other just twice.
Belfast (where I was born) - pretty much off the charts.
Love living where I am 😁💚
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I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
A thoroughbred jump racehorse vs a bucking bronco. Two different beasts but thrilling in their own right. The difference is the Rare Breed requires water to get at the flavour. Springbank is class straight out the gate.
Winner: Springbank
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Springbank #WildTurkey
Winner: Springbank
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Springbank #WildTurkey
November 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A thoroughbred jump racehorse vs a bucking bronco. Two different beasts but thrilling in their own right. The difference is the Rare Breed requires water to get at the flavour. Springbank is class straight out the gate.
Winner: Springbank
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Springbank #WildTurkey
Winner: Springbank
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Springbank #WildTurkey
Which one are you going for?
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Which one are you going for?
A little different.....
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A little different.....
This evening's regularly scheduled whiskey consumption has been interrupted by parenting commitments.
Sake....
Sake....
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This evening's regularly scheduled whiskey consumption has been interrupted by parenting commitments.
Sake....
Sake....
Both really enjoyable and the Deanston is going to win more than it loses but I love my peat so the Kilchoman just edges it. Despite being NAS, the Kilchoman does not taste like it's much younger compared to the Deanston.
Winner: Machir Bay
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #Deanston
Winner: Machir Bay
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #Deanston
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Both really enjoyable and the Deanston is going to win more than it loses but I love my peat so the Kilchoman just edges it. Despite being NAS, the Kilchoman does not taste like it's much younger compared to the Deanston.
Winner: Machir Bay
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #Deanston
Winner: Machir Bay
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #Deanston
Which one are you going for?
October 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Which one are you going for?
Been a while since I had either of these. Kilchoman obvious peat on the nose, LL less so and that always counted against it for me. It comes to life on the palate. At 57.7%, it has NO nip. Both have a lovely creamy mouth feel.
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #LochLomond
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #LochLomond
October 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Been a while since I had either of these. Kilchoman obvious peat on the nose, LL less so and that always counted against it for me. It comes to life on the palate. At 57.7%, it has NO nip. Both have a lovely creamy mouth feel.
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #LochLomond
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Kilchoman #LochLomond
Which one are you going for?
October 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Which one are you going for?
Just arrived...
October 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Just arrived...
Which one are you going for?
October 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Which one are you going for?
Easy enough call. The Jameson is growing on me but the Redbreast wins across nose, palate, finish. Unsurprising.
Winner: Redbreast Lustau
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Jameson #Redbreast
Winner: Redbreast Lustau
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Jameson #Redbreast
September 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Easy enough call. The Jameson is growing on me but the Redbreast wins across nose, palate, finish. Unsurprising.
Winner: Redbreast Lustau
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Jameson #Redbreast
Winner: Redbreast Lustau
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Jameson #Redbreast
"follow your nose Jim"...
Remember when we used to be cool?
Get rid of the cock-wombles in the crowd at the Ryder Cup FFS....
youtu.be/oYJ8b28Cd88?...
Remember when we used to be cool?
Get rid of the cock-wombles in the crowd at the Ryder Cup FFS....
youtu.be/oYJ8b28Cd88?...
Ryder Cup Roddy
YouTube video by lionbritish
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September 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"follow your nose Jim"...
Remember when we used to be cool?
Get rid of the cock-wombles in the crowd at the Ryder Cup FFS....
youtu.be/oYJ8b28Cd88?...
Remember when we used to be cool?
Get rid of the cock-wombles in the crowd at the Ryder Cup FFS....
youtu.be/oYJ8b28Cd88?...
For folks wondering how I decide which whiskies appear in my face-offs, I don't! I have a randomised selector (aka "The Gods of Random Whiskey") which chooses the whiskies for me. I just honour those choices.
September 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
For folks wondering how I decide which whiskies appear in my face-offs, I don't! I have a randomised selector (aka "The Gods of Random Whiskey") which chooses the whiskies for me. I just honour those choices.
Which one are you going for?
September 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Which one are you going for?
Both very similar on the nose. Approachable. Honeyed notes, juicy fruit. The PJL was a bit spiky on the palate. The Green Spot more rounded. That gave it to the GS for me.
Winner: Green Spot
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #GreenSpot #Powers
Winner: Green Spot
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #GreenSpot #Powers
September 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Both very similar on the nose. Approachable. Honeyed notes, juicy fruit. The PJL was a bit spiky on the palate. The Green Spot more rounded. That gave it to the GS for me.
Winner: Green Spot
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #GreenSpot #Powers
Winner: Green Spot
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #GreenSpot #Powers
Bottlekill of my first ever bottle of Ardbeg.
Definitely a wee bit glum as it might be a while before I open another bottle of it.
Definitely a wee bit glum as it might be a while before I open another bottle of it.
September 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Bottlekill of my first ever bottle of Ardbeg.
Definitely a wee bit glum as it might be a while before I open another bottle of it.
Definitely a wee bit glum as it might be a while before I open another bottle of it.
Which one are you going for?
September 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Which one are you going for?
September 10, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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September 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Another face-off that was all about red fruit. I thought the smoke would have just edged the Ledaig for me, but honestly couldn’t choose between them.
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Bunnahabhain #Ledaig
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Bunnahabhain #Ledaig
September 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Another face-off that was all about red fruit. I thought the smoke would have just edged the Ledaig for me, but honestly couldn’t choose between them.
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Bunnahabhain #Ledaig
Winner: Draw
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Bunnahabhain #Ledaig
Which one are you going for?
September 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Which one are you going for?