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Tipsy Midgy in Edinburgh. I've never been before but would definitely come back again. Absolutely incredible selection of whisky to choose from but ended up with a decent little flight this evening.

No trip to Edinburgh is complete without a little trip to SMWS.

Work done for the week so time for a cheeky pint of Boundary's Imbongo Tropical IPA before another Whiskey tasting 😊

Two more very tasty tastings this afternoon for Belfast Whiskey Week. Micil distillery with 3 whiskies, 2 Poitins and a Cream Liqueur. Then an Irish Single Malts over 20 Years Old (ish anyway 😂😂) #Slainte

Belfast Whiskey Week tasting number two of the day is the Redbreast Iberian Series - Lustau, Tawny Port, PX and then the Cuatro Bariles. Cuatro Bariles was the standout but PX wasn't far behind.

I must admit they weren't the easiest things to drink from either 😂😂

Not a bad way to spend a Friday lunchtime. Nice little beer and whisky tasting at Belfast Whiskey Week.

Teeling Stout Cask paired with a Hefeweizen @ 6%, Hinch Imperial Stout Cask paired with a NEPA @ 5% and Jameson Stout Cask paired with an IPA @ 5.3% #BWW25

Overall Scores - 4,2,3,3,1 (Changed Dram 1 to a 4 upon reflection) #BlindDrams Many thanks to @jwbassman.bsky.social for the Drams this evening.

#BlindDrams #5 Score: 1 - I'll be in the minority on this one I feel but just a touch too charred and sherried for me.

#BlindDrams #5 Finish: Long. Drying. Wood Char. Espresso. Burnt herbs. Cinnamon. Orange.

#BlindDrams #5 Palate: Oily. Toffee. Caramel. Brown Sugar. Dried Fruits. Orange Peel. Baking Spices. Black Pepper.

#BlindDrams #5 Nose: Quite Prickly. Burnt Caramel. New Leather. Orange. Thyme. Baking Spices.

#BlindDrams #4 Score: 3. Pretty enjoyable and with all that floral peat gonna go out on a limb and guess its a Highland Park.

#BlindDrams #4 Finish: Medium. Slightly Drying on the tongue. Wood Smoke. Honey. Lavender. Cranberries. Ginger.

#BlindDrams #4 Palate: Oily and Syrupy Mouthfeel. Orange. Honey. Barley. Porridge. Floral. Some smokeyness at back end.

#BlindDrams #4 Nose: Really floral. Lavender. Rose Water. Runny Honey. Marmalade. Hint of Smoked Fish. Ginger.

#BlindDrams #3 Score: 3. Sweet, coastal and touch of peat. Hard not to like it.

#BlindDrams #3 Finish: Medium. Smoke. Petrol. Caramel. Saltyness. Grapefruit. Cola Cubes. Ginger.

#BlindDrams #3 Palate: Sweet woodsmoke. Minerality. Salt. Honey. Lemon. Ginger. Touch of farmyard funk.

#BlindDrams #3 Nose: Tar. Seaside. Wet Leaves. Lemon. Fudge. Bread Dough. Strong sweet woodsmoke

#BlindDrams #2 Score: 2 Not bad but just a touch on the spicy and dry side for me. Rounds out a bit better with some water.

#BlindDrams #2 Finish: Medium - Short. Drying. Saltyness. Bitter Lemon. Cinnamon. Chilli. Strong wood notes.

#BlindDrams #2 Palate: Oily and Buttery Mouthfeel again. Lemon. Vanilla. Honey. Mango. Leather. Cinnamon. Chilli.

#BlindDrams #2 Nose: Honey. Vanilla. Malt. Custard Creams.. Green Apple Skins. Lemon. Oakyness. Chilli

#BlindDrams #1 Score: 3. Lovely, Fruity and Bright and just right up my street. Needs water added to it though to tame the spice or it would score a 4

#BlindDrams #1 Finish: Long. Drying. Pepper. Honey. Pear. Watermelon. Lingering Grapefruit Pith.

#BlindDrams #1 Palate: Thick Oily Mouthfeel. Pineapple. Tropical. Pear Drops. Vanilla. More of that Grassy note from the nose. White Pepper and Chilli.

#BlindDrams #1 Nose: Honey. Vanilla. Barley. Green Apple. Pear. Some Gingery Spices. Hint of Fresh cut grass.

Melting alive but all poured and ready for tonight's #BlindDrams.

Just potato, onion, spinach, chilli, cumin, lots of garlic and some mustard seeds and enjoy!