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@thusdrank.bsky.social
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Beer Geek and Whisky Wanderer 🐈

"Why we can't have nice things" according to Chris from Indie Spirit ☺️

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Two pictures to sum up @indiespiritbath.bsky.social most recent tasting. Dornoch super rare Islay quarter cask aged whisky, and a cheeky bit of egg nog extra to finish!
Chris from Indie Spirit in the basement doorway cheekily holding a bottle of Egg Nog Chris from Indie Spirit triumphantly holidng up a bottle of Dornoch Islay quarter cask aged whisky, the bottle has a cat on the label.
November 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Watched now! Congratulations. To celebrate have bunnies from S Korea!
Lit up bunny statues at night in S Korea
November 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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David Cameron (probably didn't but I don't care) fucked a pig
November 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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You need to be very confident as a brewery to have this as your logo
Image of a S Korean street at night, brightly neon lit, next to a bar with the window showing its logo of a cartoon brightly coloured neon man on his knees vomiting.
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Another banger of a tasting at @indiespiritbath.bsky.social ,this time Cooper's Choice. Showing his class, when Chris was not happy with one of the drams on the line up, he added an extra dram! Pure style. Whisky from the closed Dumbarton distillery, a banger of a Caol Ila. Lovely
Chris, owner of Independent Spirit, looking at a whisky bottle in his hand A line up of coopers choice whisky bottles on a table - Dumbarton, Tormore, three different Teaninich, Caol Ila, Bunnahabain and Laggan Mill (Lagavulin) Chris owner of independent spirit, leaning over a table where I have a line up of my yet to be finished whisky glasses as I drink so slowly.
October 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Fantome found!
Four 750ml bottles of Fantome beer, three with a cartoon ghost image on the front, one with, erm, an otter I think. Fantome: Hermine, Saison, Triple B and the halloween release.
October 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Saw this being shared, guess I am not alone in this thought!
October 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Tried for fun recently, Superstition's Peanut Butter Jelly Crime Mead - more balanced than i expected, suprisingly savoury nuttiness over the fruit notes.
A 750 ml bottle of Peanut Butter Jelly Crime, with a picture of a knife stabbing on it, filled with very dark mead, next to a mead horn.
October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Just a few quick pics to show how cool the sets look!
A Star Trek like bridge with viewscreen, helm, captains chair, and visible work areas marked Science and Engineering. A work area for Warp Drive, Glowing Crystals, emergency levers and guide signs.
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Another reply, each with less meaning than before. Apparantly they have an expectation EHRC would engage with a diverse range of voices. Which is very odd considering how we keep hearing of trans people being shut out and transphobic groups given unprecedented priority access.
Thank you for contacting the Cabinet Office on 8 September about the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations. The Government would like to reassure you that it recognises the importance of transparency and accountability in relation to changes in statutory Codes of Practice. The EHRC is an independent statutory body and is responsible for drafting the Code. The Commission has revised its Code following the six week consultation. The Government has made it clear that its expectation was for the EHRC to engage widely and broadly, listening to diverse voices. The Commission has submitted the draft updated Code of Practice to the Minister for Women and Equalities. The Government will consider the draft updated Code and, if the decision is taken to approve it, the Code will be laid before Parliament. Parliament will then have 40 days to consider the Code. The Government is also clear that it remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the Equality Act 2010 which protects everyone from unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation in the workplace and wider society. Thank you again for writing.
September 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Darn the Hideout had a banging Craigellachie tasting, with the rep kindly bringing everything from a 13 year old base expression to 29 year old sauternes finish that was an Asia only release. Lovely heavy, complex whisky.
Six Craigellachie bottles on an oak cask at night - 13 year, 13 year Armagnac finish ,17 year, 19 year, 23 year, 29 year sauternes finish The craigellachie rep holding a bottle of whisky outside at the hideout The craigellachie rep talking as night falls outside The Hideout, varied whisky glasses and such on the tables around.
September 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Another reply, nigh exactly the same as the last but the end is now the attached. So no improvement AND they removed "The Government is proceeding with its manifesto commitments to deliver a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, and to equalise all existing strands of hate crime," (1/2)
The Commission has now revised its Code to reflect the feedback from its consultation on proposed changes following the ruling, and submitted the draft updated Code of Practice to the Government. The Government will consider the draft updated Code and, if the decision is taken to approve it, the Code will be laid before Parliament. Parliament will then have 40 sitting days to consider the Code. The Government is also clear that it remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the Equality Act 2010 which protects everyone from unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation in the workplace and wider society. "
September 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Also this was removed
The Government is determined to tackle transgender hate crime and all other forms of hate crime wherever in the country it occurs, and whoever is responsible for committing it. We have a robust legislative framework in place to respond to hate crimes which target race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and transgender identity. There is no excuse for violence or abuse driven by hatred and discrimination, and we support the police in taking strong action against those crimes. Whilst the police are operationally independent and work in line with the College of Policing’s operational guidance to respond to hate crime, we expect the police to fully investigate these appalling offences and work with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
September 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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This has been removed from last time - im guessing as they realised pointing out that the judgement is a) scientifically wrong and b) goes, well shit we don't know what biological means anyway made it too obvious it was a bad judgement
It stated the definition of sex in the Act “makes clear that the concept of sex is binary”. It further noted that “although the word “biological” does not appear in this definition, the ordinary meaning of those plain and unambiguous words corresponds with the biological characteristics that make an individual a man or a woman.”
September 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Another nothingburger reply from the government - opening and closing was the same, middle has changed so screenshot below with alt text. Also some notable removals, comments in next skeets
Single-sex spaces are protected in law and will always be protected by this Government. There, of course, remain protections in place for trans people to live free from discrimination and harassment and have their acquired gender recognised. Trans people continue to be recognised in law and should be treated with the same dignity and respect as anyone. That was true before the ruling, and the Supreme Court has underlined that fact. The Government recognises that the application of the Supreme Court ruling in some settings is complex. That is why the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations is important — to provide clarity and confidence for service providers in applying the Equality Act 2010 on a day-to-day basis. The EHRC has revised its Code following the six week consultation and submitted it to the Minister for Women and Equalities. The EHRC is an independent regulator, and the Government respects its independence and the role it plays as the equalities regulator. The Government will consider the draft updated Code and, if the decision is taken to approve it, the Code will be laid before Parliament. Parliament will then have 40 sitting days to consider the Code.
September 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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What a wild tasting at the hideout last night - Four Ichiro Blends, and Two Chichubu single malts. The double distillery blend having a small amount of Hanyu in it, and the Chichibu London Edition and "On The Way" 2024 release
The distillery representative standing with his hand on a bottle of whisky in the open air by the hideout. Six bottles of whisky beside some leaves, - Ichiro world blend, double distillery, wine wood, MWR and Chichibu London and On The Way The distillery rep in a black top sat holding Chichibu London Edition bottle
September 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Taking a break from the usual and having and Kodakara Umeshuu (plum Wine) from @indiespiritbath.bsky.social - feels more natural fruit than a lot of plum wine, less of that marzipan note a lot of umeshuu have and instead a slight sour natural plum note behind the sweetness. Very yum.
A 750ml bottle of Kodakara Umeshuu, with an artistic naturalistic picture of a peach on the front,
August 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Also hit the Sickle after and found this - Fantome/Jester King collab. I audibly gasped on spotting it. Fantome is so hard to find in the UK and I LOVE their Saisons.
A bottle of Fantome/Jester King : Del Rey beer in a 750 ML bottle on a woodern table in The Sickle bar.
August 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Was so happy to go to the Benromach tasting at the Hideout, visited the distillery back when it had just reopened, not even the ten year released yet, and had a soft spot for it since.
The representative from Benromach sniffing a glass of whisky in the Hideout's open outside area. A line up of Benromach bottles (10, 15,21, peated and organic)
August 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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What an Uber whisky tasting @indiespiritbath.bsky.social , 8 drams, most cask strength, 17 and 19 year Ardbeg, 17 and 23 year Teaninich, Daftmill casks strength, wild stuff!
Seven bottles of whisky on a bar, Port Charlotte The Peat Project, Living Souls 18 Year, Ardbeg 17, Teaninich 23, Teaninich 17, Daftmill Cask Strength, The Cargill A Man (Chris from Indie Spirit) pouring Teaninich 23 Adelphi St Kilian Whisky bottle
August 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Well, I got a response. A nothingburger of a response that addresses zero of the concerns but a response . So, what I am hearing is, keep messaging them.

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@transactualuk.bsky.social for info - guessing will have already seen
The Government acknowledges the deep concern and anxiety many people are feeling following the recent Supreme Court ruling and its potential implications for trans people. It is aware that, for many, this decision has raised serious questions about rights, safety, and belonging. The Government hears those concerns, and recognises the very real impact this moment is having on members of the trans community, their families, and allies. In its judgment, the Supreme Court announced on 16 April it had reached a unanimous decision that the terms ‘man’, ‘woman’, and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex. It ruled that a Gender Recognition Certificate does not change a person’s legal sex for the purposes of the Act. It stated the definition of sex in the Act “makes clear that the concept of sex is binary”. It further noted that “although the word “biological” does not appear in this definition, the ordinary meaning of those plain and unambiguous words corresponds with the biological characteristics that make an individual a man or a woman.” The Government welcomes the Supreme Court’s clarification of the meaning of sex for the purposes of the Equality Act, and the confidence and clarity it provides for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges and sports clubs regarding single-sex services. Single-sex services based on biological sex are protected in law and will always be protected by this Government. It also recognises that the application of the ruling in some settings is complex. It requires careful work to ensure that service providers have confidence in how they apply the Equality Act on a day-to-day basis. The independent Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) - Britain’s equality watchdog - has consulted on its proposed changes to the draft updated Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations following the ruling. This will provide guidance to service providers. The EHRC will now take time to consider the responses to its consultation and make any necessary changes to the final draft before submitting it to the Minister for Women and Equalities for approval. Following this, the Government will undertake an equalities impact assessment, in line with the Public Sector Equality Duty, and lay the approved draft in Parliament for scrutiny. The Government would like to assure you that it remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the Act which protects everyone, including trans people, from unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation in the workplace and wider society. It is committed to protecting trans people, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect. The Government is proceeding with its manifesto commitments to deliver a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, and to equalise all existing strands of hate crime, and we are working to improve adult gender identity services so that all trans people get the high-quality care they deserve. The Government is determined to tackle transgender hate crime and all other forms of hate crime wherever in the country it occurs, and whoever is responsible for committing it. We have a robust legislative framework in place to respond to hate crimes which target race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and transgender identity. There is no excuse for violence or abuse driven by hatred and discrimination, and we support the police in taking strong action against those crimes.
July 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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"Inequality is the engine of growth"

Holy fuck they really don't give a shit about saying the quiet part loud now do they. "Hey poor people fuck you, it makes us richer."
July 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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A wonderful Macbeth whisky tasting at the Hideout last night - Delicious whisky and delightful nerdery on everything from how the whiskies are picked to represent each character to how the bottles are shaped to show off the art. Such joyous enthusiasm
A set of yellow boxed whiskies, with Quentin Blake drawn characters from Macbeth as birds. a Clynelish, Benrinnies, Highland Park, Ben Nevis and Jura. The creator of the Macbeth whisky line talking while holding a bottle. A hideout worker handing us a tasty dram of whisky
July 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Just saw BFR Division do a gig of Doom cover songs, and it was glorious. I had no idea how much I needed basically an hour of pure adrenaline in my life.
The band BFR Division on stage, lit in red, the lead singer throwing the horns and holding his guitar up. Doom Slayers helmet on stage next to him. You cannot tell in the photo but everyone is chanting "RIP AND TEAR"
July 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Back to The Dark Horse last night for a lovely High West tasting - the bourbon was so easy to drink with a high rye content, and Campfire was a unique peated scotch, rye, bourbon mix that stood out as something new
In the Dark Horse dimly lit area, the High West rep holding a bottle of bourbon Four bottles of High West whiskey - Bourbon, Rendevous, Campfire and Double Rye! In the Dark Horse dimly lit area, the High West rep holding a bottle of bourbon
July 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM