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.
When I was about 20/21 I decided a goatee and sideburns was the way to go (this was about 1995).
Walked in to my Dad's local to meet him for a pint. Immediately hit with "fuck me, it's Jimmy Hill".
Shaved it off that night.
Walked in to my Dad's local to meet him for a pint. Immediately hit with "fuck me, it's Jimmy Hill".
Shaved it off that night.
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
When I was about 20/21 I decided a goatee and sideburns was the way to go (this was about 1995).
Walked in to my Dad's local to meet him for a pint. Immediately hit with "fuck me, it's Jimmy Hill".
Shaved it off that night.
Walked in to my Dad's local to meet him for a pint. Immediately hit with "fuck me, it's Jimmy Hill".
Shaved it off that night.
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.....
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
Which one are you going for?
September 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Which one are you going for?
A tall bottle for sure...
September 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A tall bottle for sure...
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?
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?
The Dingle was much fruitier on both nose and palate. Boiled sweets - cola cubes, a big bowl of red fruit. The Green Spot was more white fruit by comparison (apple). The GS was a little spicier. Both enjoyable.
Winner: Dingle
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Dingle #GreenSpot
Winner: Dingle
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Dingle #GreenSpot
August 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Dingle was much fruitier on both nose and palate. Boiled sweets - cola cubes, a big bowl of red fruit. The Green Spot was more white fruit by comparison (apple). The GS was a little spicier. Both enjoyable.
Winner: Dingle
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Dingle #GreenSpot
Winner: Dingle
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Dingle #GreenSpot
Did I miss a memo? Is it a national day for wallboxes?
August 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Did I miss a memo? Is it a national day for wallboxes?
Which one are you going for?
This will be interesting. I've not spent a lot of time with these whiskies, so I've no preconceived idea of which one I'll like more.
Also a reflection on how much more Irish whiskey I've got in my collection now.
This will be interesting. I've not spent a lot of time with these whiskies, so I've no preconceived idea of which one I'll like more.
Also a reflection on how much more Irish whiskey I've got in my collection now.
August 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Which one are you going for?
This will be interesting. I've not spent a lot of time with these whiskies, so I've no preconceived idea of which one I'll like more.
Also a reflection on how much more Irish whiskey I've got in my collection now.
This will be interesting. I've not spent a lot of time with these whiskies, so I've no preconceived idea of which one I'll like more.
Also a reflection on how much more Irish whiskey I've got in my collection now.
The LL is described as “heavily peated” but it doesn’t come through for me on the nose On the palate, it is lovely. I enjoy my whisky on the nose as much as the palate and the finish. The Deanston covers that spectrum nicely.
Winner: Deanston
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Deanston #LochLomond
Winner: Deanston
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Deanston #LochLomond
August 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The LL is described as “heavily peated” but it doesn’t come through for me on the nose On the palate, it is lovely. I enjoy my whisky on the nose as much as the palate and the finish. The Deanston covers that spectrum nicely.
Winner: Deanston
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Deanston #LochLomond
Winner: Deanston
#whiskey #whisky #Whiskeyfaceoff #Deanston #LochLomond
Which one are you going for?
August 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Which one are you going for?