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Mainly here for some light whisky and postbox entertainment. Also keeping a close eye on global politics. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ychujdbznzwnto2icpam6g7m/feed/aaabgisjv3qcq

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Bottle of "Classic of Islay" whisky with a poured dram next to it

Bottle of "Classic of Islay" whisky with a poured dram next to it

The latest incarnation of #JackWiebers #ClassicOfIslay range, a (rare) age statement released specifically to celebrate #DeinWhisky 's 10th anniversary. It's a real belter, peaty and meaty. There are no clues re distillery, but I'd bet on Laga. Yummy ๐Ÿฅƒโค๏ธ

03.03.2026 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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01.03.2026 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#PostBoxSaturday ๐Ÿ“ฎโค๏ธ

28.02.2026 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Balvenie whisky

Balvenie whisky

Memories ๐Ÿฅƒโค๏ธ
#DrivenByDrams

27.02.2026 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bottle and glass of whisky from the London Distillery โค๏ธ

Bottle and glass of whisky from the London Distillery โค๏ธ

#TLDCWhisky Just dramming along with you, sounds like you're having a good time. I'm having an appropriate dram from @londondistilleryco.bsky.social myself ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฅƒโค๏ธ

26.02.2026 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bottle of 1995 Port Dundas single grain whisky, bottled at 25yo by #MeadowsideBlending in their Grainman series.

Bottle of 1995 Port Dundas single grain whisky, bottled at 25yo by #MeadowsideBlending in their Grainman series.

I've been neglecting #grain #whisky lately and also, it's about time to start working my way through the #grainman collection (which always was intended to be consumed). Here's a fantastic 25yo #PortDundas from a sherry hogshead. From the colour I'd say, full maturation ๐Ÿฅƒ โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜‹

23.02.2026 20:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Quite possible, the DL 9yo Bowmore was similar ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿฅƒ

21.02.2026 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very fruity, and indeed, subtle smoke levels. Decent dram, not my no. 1 tonight ๐Ÿฅƒ

21.02.2026 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Massive pink grapefruit for me. Love it ๐Ÿ˜‹ ๐Ÿฅƒ

21.02.2026 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And a strong dunnage note ๐Ÿฅƒ ๐Ÿ˜‹

21.02.2026 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, Aberfeldy of course ๐Ÿคฆ ๐Ÿ˜‚

21.02.2026 19:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm impressed, that's a good #Aberlour ๐Ÿ˜‹ ๐Ÿฅƒ

21.02.2026 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Rare Find Vault membership pack with 4 whisky samples and the awesome coin.

Rare Find Vault membership pack with 4 whisky samples and the awesome coin.

Finally time to delve into these yummy looking samples from my #rarefindwhisky #vault membership pack. Start with a very tasty #Aberlour to be followed by a #Dufftown, #Aultmore and a secret Islay.

21.02.2026 19:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Beautiful Edward VII wallbox set into a cottage near Loweswater Cumbria.
#PostboxSaturday

21.02.2026 08:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three whisky samples from the '70s

Three whisky samples from the '70s

A triple of samples that are well past their best-before-dates ๐Ÿ˜‚

20.02.2026 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's a 1974 Port Ellen in a series bottled by GM without any details of the age or when it was bottled. It will be between 14 and 16 years old.

20.02.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three samples of whiskies from the '70s ligned up, ready to be enjoyed tonight

Three samples of whiskies from the '70s ligned up, ready to be enjoyed tonight

Just a bunch of random samples I grabbed from the drawer ๐Ÿ˜‰. The #DallasDhu is in the glas now. It has this lovely musty smell, very typical for older whisky styles and which I like. Next up will be #RoyalLochnagar and the peaty #PortEllen to finish with. ๐Ÿฅƒ โค๏ธ Wishing you all a happy weekend #whisky

20.02.2026 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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17.02.2026 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wรผnsche dir auch ein schรถnes Wochenende, mit einem dreifachen Kรถlle Alaaf ๐Ÿ˜Š

14.02.2026 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Arran local barley 10yo whisky, bottle with a poured dram next to it.

Arran local barley 10yo whisky, bottle with a poured dram next to it.

Yep, tasty one ๐Ÿ˜‹ ๐Ÿฅƒ
(old pic, mine is getting close to the end too)
#Arran

13.02.2026 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bottle of #Arran whisky with a poured dram next to it.

Bottle of #Arran whisky with a poured dram next to it.

Dram detail showing the lovely copper hue

Dram detail showing the lovely copper hue

Bottle label detail

Bottle label detail

Cask 1759 filled in November 1996 and bottled in 2007 exclusively for Potstill Vienna, the Austrian importer. It's a real belter of a sherry dram, and a lovely treat to be sipping such a classic #Arran last night. Just look at the gorgeous colour ๐Ÿฅƒโค๏ธ

12.02.2026 07:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can't picture you tipping any Roses down the drain... ๐Ÿคท

11.02.2026 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Secondary market prices often have little to do with the product itself, see Macallan...
Bit sad.

08.02.2026 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry to hear that sad story mate, may your friend rest easy ๐Ÿ™

08.02.2026 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ‚ฌ695 in Germany

07.02.2026 06:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#Arran always โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅƒ

07.02.2026 06:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hovis-style postbox in a sunny and green surrounding on the Isle of Arran

Hovis-style postbox in a sunny and green surrounding on the Isle of Arran

Happy 3๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃth #PostboxSaturday with a little Hovis๐Ÿ“ฎ from my favourite island #Arran ๐Ÿค—โค๏ธ

07.02.2026 06:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yummy #inchmurrin โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅƒ

05.02.2026 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ข

30.01.2026 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Inaugural bottle of whisky from the London Distillery Company

Inaugural bottle of whisky from the London Distillery Company

Celebrating @londondistilleryco.bsky.social winning two awards at the #WorldWhiskiesAwards with an appropriate dram ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฅƒโค๏ธ

30.01.2026 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0