Steve Rush
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
🥃A leading spirits writer specialising in whisky and rum – communicator, consultant, PR and social media drambassador. Dramlaxing since 2010.🥃
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Just 24hrs to go until we pour and explore The Borders Distillery Right As Rain Blended Scotch whisky release on X and Bluesky. Follow all the dramfotainment tomorrow from 19:00 via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Just 24hrs to go until we pour and explore The Borders Distillery Right As Rain Blended Scotch whisky release on X and Bluesky. Follow all the dramfotainment tomorrow from 19:00 via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
Virginia Distillery Company appoints Maverick Drinks as its UK distributor: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/09/v... #Whisky #Whiskey #News
Virginia Distillery Company appoints Maverick Drinks as its UK distributor
The multi-award-winning Virginia Distillery Company has announced a new partnership with UK-based drinks distributor Maverick Drinks. Maverick Drinks will provide full national distribution across …
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December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Virginia Distillery Company appoints Maverick Drinks as its UK distributor: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/09/v... #Whisky #Whiskey #News
Hatozaki launches Triple Cask Reserve release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/09/h... #Whisky #Whiskey #News
Hatozaki launches Triple Cask Reserve release
Hatozaki Whisky has announced the launch of a new permanent addition to its portfolio, which is said to showcase a rare finishing technique. Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve (46% ABV) is a non-age-stat…
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December 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Hatozaki launches Triple Cask Reserve release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/09/h... #Whisky #Whiskey #News
We're thrilled to announce our first X and Bluesky Tasting of 2026. An another epic evening pouring and exploring indie bottled belters from @bravenewspirits.bsky.social Register now to take part: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/08/b... #BraveNewSpirits #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
December 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We're thrilled to announce our first X and Bluesky Tasting of 2026. An another epic evening pouring and exploring indie bottled belters from @bravenewspirits.bsky.social Register now to take part: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/08/b... #BraveNewSpirits #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
Old Forester marks Prohibition legacy with new Bourbon release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/08/o... #Bourbon #Whisky #Whiskey #News
Old Forester marks Prohibition legacy with new Bourbon release
Old Forester has announced the launch of its latest 117 Series release, which pays homage to the distillery’s storied past as one of the few producers legally permitted to make whiskey for medicina…
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December 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Old Forester marks Prohibition legacy with new Bourbon release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/08/o... #Bourbon #Whisky #Whiskey #News
Wednesday's Bluesky #TheBordersDistillery Tasting tasters:
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@clairev.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social y.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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@clairev.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social y.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Wednesday's Bluesky #TheBordersDistillery Tasting tasters:
2/2
@clairev.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social y.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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@clairev.bsky.social
@dramitmick.bsky.social
@backforthewhisky.bsky.social
@crozeability.bsky.social y.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
Wednesday's Bluesky #TheBordersDistillery Tasting tasters:
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@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
@fiwhiskydram.bsky.social
@maltmusings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
@fiwhiskydram.bsky.social
@maltmusings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Wednesday's Bluesky #TheBordersDistillery Tasting tasters:
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@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
@fiwhiskydram.bsky.social
@maltmusings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
@fiwhiskydram.bsky.social
@maltmusings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Excellent care package from #TheBordersDistillery for Wednesdays upcoming #BlueSkyTasting with Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
December 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Excellent care package from #TheBordersDistillery for Wednesdays upcoming #BlueSkyTasting with Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
Another pin badge to join the collection.
Looking forward to trying this latest release.
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A very generous tasting package has arrived for Wednesdays #TheBordersDistillery @tastings.bsky.social tasting with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social. I'm really looking forward to tasting this dram 🥃
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A very generous tasting package has arrived for Wednesdays #TheBordersDistillery @tastings.bsky.social tasting with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social. I'm really looking forward to tasting this dram 🥃
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Many thanks to The Borders Distillery for the early Christmas Present!
Looking forward to trying these on @thewhiskywire.bsky.social Wednesday @tastings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery
Looking forward to trying these on @thewhiskywire.bsky.social Wednesday @tastings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Many thanks to The Borders Distillery for the early Christmas Present!
Looking forward to trying these on @thewhiskywire.bsky.social Wednesday @tastings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery
Looking forward to trying these on @thewhiskywire.bsky.social Wednesday @tastings.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery
Time to catch up on the first seven days of the Drinks by the Dram Rum Advent Calendar. It’s been an eclectic opening week with Phraya Elements, Dictador 20 Year Old, Rumbullion XO 15 Year Old, Brugal Maestro Reserva, TBRC Engenhos do Norte 7 Year Old, Bumbu XO and—behind today’s door…
December 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Time to catch up on the first seven days of the Drinks by the Dram Rum Advent Calendar. It’s been an eclectic opening week with Phraya Elements, Dictador 20 Year Old, Rumbullion XO 15 Year Old, Brugal Maestro Reserva, TBRC Engenhos do Norte 7 Year Old, Bumbu XO and—behind today’s door…
Listen up #DramFam In addition to our currently advertised events, we’ve got some absolutely epic Tasting events lined up for next year. Talking of which, keep your eyes peeled next week for details of our first event of 2026! #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
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December 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Listen up #DramFam In addition to our currently advertised events, we’ve got some absolutely epic Tasting events lined up for next year. Talking of which, keep your eyes peeled next week for details of our first event of 2026! #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery mini Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on Wednesday from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery mini Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on Wednesday from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
WIN a bottle of Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old. Repost, Like and Follow @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for your chance to Win! thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/k... (t's & c's apply) #KilchomanChristmasComp #Scotch #Whisky
Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured competition
Whether it’s for one of our industry-leading virtual tastings or one of our monthly bottle competitions, we love nothing more than sharing — and giving away — some of our favourite drams and exciti…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
WIN a bottle of Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old. Repost, Like and Follow @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for your chance to Win! thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/k... (t's & c's apply) #KilchomanChristmasComp #Scotch #Whisky
Rum Insiders Interview: Asbel Morales, Maestro del Ron Cubano at Havana Club: thewhiskywire.com/2025/05/12/r...
#RumInsidersInterview #Rum #LoveRum #RumLove
#RumInsidersInterview #Rum #LoveRum #RumLove
Rum Insiders Interview – Asbel Morales
Name: Asbel MoralesCompany: Havana ClubJob: Maestro del Ron CubanoWebsite: havanaclub.com How long have you been working in the rum industry?I’ve been dedicated to the rum industry for 37 years – e…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Rum Insiders Interview: Asbel Morales, Maestro del Ron Cubano at Havana Club: thewhiskywire.com/2025/05/12/r...
#RumInsidersInterview #Rum #LoveRum #RumLove
#RumInsidersInterview #Rum #LoveRum #RumLove
Listen up #DramFam In addition to our currently advertised events, we’ve got some absolutely epic Tasting events lined up for next year. Talking of which, keep your eyes peeled next week for details of our first event of 2026! #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
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December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Listen up #DramFam In addition to our currently advertised events, we’ve got some absolutely epic Tasting events lined up for next year. Talking of which, keep your eyes peeled next week for details of our first event of 2026! #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
NEW) RUM REVIEW: Hampden Estate 8 Year Old: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/03/h... #Rum #Review #LoveRum #RumLove
Hampden Estate 8 Year Old
Hampden Estate 8 Year OldSingle Traditional Pot Still Jamaican Rum46% ABV / RRP £70.00 Jamaica’s Hampden Estate Distillery – nestled in the parish of Trelawny, has long been revered by aficio…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NEW) RUM REVIEW: Hampden Estate 8 Year Old: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/03/h... #Rum #Review #LoveRum #RumLove
WHISKY REVIEW: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/25/g...
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@glasgowdc.bsky.social #Scotch #Whisky #Review
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask FinishSingle Malt Scotch Whisky55% ABV / RRP £57.00 There’s an undeniable energy around the Glasgow Distillery – an almost tangible momentum that has been building…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
WHISKY REVIEW: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/25/g...
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@glasgowdc.bsky.social #Scotch #Whisky #Review
Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on Wednesday from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on Wednesday from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
Fettercairn launches its first Distillery Exclusive release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/04/f... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Fettercairn launches its first Distillery Exclusive release
Fettercairn Distillery has today announced the launch of its inaugural Distillery Exclusive release, created in collaboration with the Laurencekirk-based brewery Six°North. Fettercairn Distillers’ …
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December 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Fettercairn launches its first Distillery Exclusive release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/04/f... #Scotch #Whisky #News
A huge thanks to everyone who took part and followed last night’s epic Twitter/X and Bluesky trending SPEY Whisky Tasting, which included their sipsational new 12 Year Old Brume Dorée Cask Strength release - of which I strongly urge you to grab a bottle of!
#SPEYWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
#SPEYWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
December 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A huge thanks to everyone who took part and followed last night’s epic Twitter/X and Bluesky trending SPEY Whisky Tasting, which included their sipsational new 12 Year Old Brume Dorée Cask Strength release - of which I strongly urge you to grab a bottle of!
#SPEYWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
#SPEYWhisky #Scotch #Whisky
The Glenturret launches new double matured release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/04/t... #Scotch #Whisky #News
The Glenturret launches new double matured release
The Crieff-based Glenturret Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition expression which is said to celebrate the quiet artistry of time and wood. The Glenturret Interlude (46.5% A…
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December 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Glenturret launches new double matured release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/04/t... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Once again, a huge thanks to all those who took part and followed along to tonight’s epic SPEY Whisky Tasting. Goodnight everyone! #SPEYWhisky #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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December 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Once again, a huge thanks to all those who took part and followed along to tonight’s epic SPEY Whisky Tasting. Goodnight everyone! #SPEYWhisky #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Another very decent set of whiskies from #SPEYWhisky. Huge thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Another very decent set of whiskies from #SPEYWhisky. Huge thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising
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A big thank you goes out to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and @tastings.bsky.social for organising tonight’s #SPEYWhisky tasting.
I think they’re all enjoyable, but the 15yo and Brume Doree topped the bill for me 🥰.
I think they’re all enjoyable, but the 15yo and Brume Doree topped the bill for me 🥰.
December 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A big thank you goes out to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and @tastings.bsky.social for organising tonight’s #SPEYWhisky tasting.
I think they’re all enjoyable, but the 15yo and Brume Doree topped the bill for me 🥰.
I think they’re all enjoyable, but the 15yo and Brume Doree topped the bill for me 🥰.