Can't See The Wood For The Whisky

potentially...says same on website, can only buy on site.

Thanks Steve again for your work on this and for The Cairn Distillery for the samples I will be honest, I am not blown away at all. The colour, the flavours are all very similar. With a 70/30 sherry/bourbon and 43% on each, I don't know, it just didn't hit the mark for me. Maybe playing too safe?

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Dram 4
30yrs
Palate: almond, surprise. A little spice, drying tanins again. Not moving on much from the 25yr old. Maybe I'm having an off day. But these are all really similar in their profiles.

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Dram4
30yrs
Nose: really closed. Then like sticking your head in a freshly opened 'tin' of Quality Street. hints of strawberry, cream, orange, toffee, chocolate all mixed up together. Back of hand adds, toffee, caramel, teeny hint of smoke, Christmas dates (EatMe).

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Dram 3
25yrs
Palate: sweet, straight into apples, merging into almond AGAIN. Oakiness creeping through, but not as much as the 18. Chocolate covered foam bananas, a little white pepper.

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Dram 3
25yrs
Nose: coconut, chocolate, bounty-ish, more mint, ale sat in a glass too long, milky coffee. Back of hand adds kiwi fruit, dried fruit, more chocolate (but cheap like dairy milk).

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18yr old
Palate: really oaky off the bat, softens to almond/cocktail cherries/bakewell tart.. second sip offers touch of salinity, drying tanins.

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Dram 2
18yr old
Nose: building on the 12, more of that almond, less cereal notes, still cider, touch of coconut ice, peanut skins brazil nuts, menthol cigarettes. Frys mint creme. Back of hand adds a layer of sweet smoky meats, pepperoni pizza.

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Dram 1
12 yr old
Palate: Oh, almond, fizzy, initially sweet, slightly bitter all at the same time. There's a flavour in the background which reminds of why I don't like sauternes cask finishes. (not saying this is, but is reminiscent).

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Dram 1: 12yrs

Nose: Orchard fruit, cereal box, peach skin. Back of hand adds a touch of smoke, some kind of toastiness. There's a spiciness there, cloves. Nose feels younger than the age indicated.

Looking forward to this one.

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A quick heads up for tonight's The Cairn Distillery tasters. No surprises in that we'll be sharing, sipping and savouring in the order of:

1. CRN57° 12 Years Old
2. CRN57° 18 Years Old
3. CRN57° 25 Years Old
4. CRN57° 30 Years Old

Standby for dramfotainment!

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UK Whisky Festivals 2026 & 2027 → Summerton Whisky Club There’s nothing quite like a good day out with friends and like-minded people sampling expressions from the myriad of distilleries, independent bottlers and producers. The map and list below shows all...

There's two whisky festivals today and three in March, including Croydon Whisky Festival, where I'll be exhibiting...come say hello if you're there.

I've updated our UK whisky festivals list & map to find your local event and plan some whisky fun...
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These drams are outstanding. It's the first time in a long time I want to buy a bottle or three!!

Great work from the team.

Thanks @thewhiskywire.bsky.social

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Yesteryear

Palate: Sweet, chewy, dry all at the same time; chilli & orange chocolate, with bits of candied orange peel,

Finish: More chocolate orange, spice easing off...short, but building in warmth.

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Yesteryear 52.3%abv

Nose: Immediate spicy nose, shoving my face in a box of Special K, malty grains, freeze dried red fruits, little spikes of red fruits. Back of hand, reveals a little meatier level, toffee popcorn.

Finish: Lip smacking, chewy, warming, a real physical feel to the finish. Not too short, but long. Lingering orange club biscuit flavour in mouth.

Sooooo good!!

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Embarque
Palate: Dry, heavy burst of orange chocolate, mouth hold lets that develop so strongly, I need my M&S giant orange chocolate buttons. Tanins, but soft, not over drying. Second sip building a lovely chilli heat.

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Dram 2

Embarque 57.7% abv

Nose: Oak and spice off the bat, dark chocolate, ground coffee, hint of strawberry jam, but good jam. Back of hand, touch of menthol, jelly oranges slices (80's thing)

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10 times around the sun

Palate: full toffee bomb, chewy, like toffee lollies, teeny bit of heat,

Finish: After taste really pleasant, millionaires cakes, toffeypops biscuits

Absolutely gorgeous whisky.

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Sorry guys, having real problems with Bluesky refreshing. Have no idea where we are.

Will post my thoughts later.

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Ten Times Around the Sun
10 Year Old London Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 51.4%
Casks: Matured in a single ex-Bourbon barrel
Bottles: 220
Available from the TLDC website from tomorrow, for a RRP of £89.95
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10 Times round the sun 51.4% abv

Nose: Malted milk biscuits, apple juice, slightly dusty, very light. Back of hand, caramel, toffee notes.

Same having real issues

So, are we all ready to share sip and savour some of London’s liquid history? #TLDCWhisky #London #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

This is London calling! Just 2hrs to go until we pour and explore London's First 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, ahead of its release, in our @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky, from 19:00 via #TLDCWhisky #London #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

The Bluesky contingent for our @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting on Thursday:

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@billyabbott.co.uk
@johnny-badboy.bsky.social
@clairev.bsky.social
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@dramitmick.bsky.social

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Thanks Mick, bit of a long one, but i think Matt absolutely shines through on it.

ICYMI

A Legacy Reborn; London Distillery Company Matt McKay, managing director and whisky maker, talks to me about bringing a distillery back to life, the products and his day-to-day life of running a whisky company.

With the @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and @londondistilleryco.bsky.social coming up this week, what better time to drop a new article.

A long read. Enjoy.

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