Thanks as always Steve for a great evening and to #RareFindWhisky for some top quality drams

Palate: Caramel sweetness, lemon citrus, ashy smoke with a touch of phenolic iodide, coastal brine, nutty oak and a touch of flinty minerality. Finish: Oak spice, bonfire smoke, lemon zest, maritime brine and a prickle of pepper #RareFindWhisky

Finish: Dried fruit, astringent tannic oak, cinnamon and white pepper #RareFindWhisky

Finish: Long and lingering nutty chocolate and warming ginger gradually evolving into pecan Danish pastries. Really enjoying this one, palate was very good but the finish is fantastic #RareFindWhisky

Appearance: Old gold in colour, forms a thin line which beads before gradually falling as thick, oily legs #RareFindWhisky

BA Finish: Baked apples, mild oak and white pepper warmth #RareFindWhisky

BA Appearance: Pale white wine in colour, forms a thick line which beads before gradually falling as thick, oily legs #RareFindWhisky

Fun evening ahead! #RareFindWhisky

As always a huge thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising and to @annandalewhisky.bsky.social for their very generous provision of some very interesting drams The night is young, and the temptation to try these other two is great! #AnnandaleWhisky

4 Palate: Mouthcoating and creamy. Milk chocolate caramel toffee, Neapolitan ice cream, gentle peat smoke, cinnamon and cracked black pepper. Water brings tannic oak and a little more pepper. Finish: Becomes more oaky and astringent, together with cinnamon and black pepper heat #AnnandaleWhisky

3 Palate: Full, oily mouthfeel. Dried fruit, Nocello, and oak spice. Water brings a little more dried fruit in addition to tannic oak. Finish: Long and lingering. Astringent, woody oak, tobacco leaf, cinnamon and clove oil #AnnandaleWhisky

2. Finish: Ginger, cinnamon and oak spice linger. #AnnandaleWhisky

2 Nose: Baked apples dusted with cinnamon, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream and ginger warmth #AnnandaleWhisky

1 Palate: Youthful spirit, vanilla ice cream, Werthers Originals, baked apples, lemon sherberts, mildly astringent oak and chilli heat. With water, more vanilla and apple come through at the expense of a little of the heat #AnnandaleWhisky

28 Palate: Baked pineapple, tropical fruits, tobacco leaf, worn leather, damp earth and a mild note of mocha Finish: More coffee, old nutty oak and damp earth, accompanied with a slight gingery prickle #FettercairnWhisky

Vanguard Palate: Creamy mouthfeel. Pineapple upside down cake, ripe mango, honeyed breakfast cereal, crème brûlée and a touch of apricot jam Finish: Roasted malt, softly drying oak, nutmeg, gentle pepper and cinnamon warmth #FettercairnWhisky

12 Palate: Light on the palate, apricot and nectarine in abundance, with pineapple, honey, vanilla and a little peppery prickle Finish: Sweet, pineapple tropical fruit notes linger together with hints of tobacco leaf and soft spice #FettercairnWhisky

Locked and loaded #FettercairnWhisky

Bank Holiday find in the garage Do I… a) Risk it b) Be sensible and bin it c) Take it to the Antiques Roadshow?

More than I planned when I walked into the shop

Finish: Long, with soft smoke and mildly astringent oak lingering as creamy vanilla, caramel and cinnamon gradually dissipate #GlenMorayWhisky

Finish: Long and lingering with a tannic astringency which builds. Old leather, cinnamon, toasted oak and baking spice. #GlenMorayWhisky

Palate: Mouthcoating and a little prickly. Nutty oak, stewed apples, soft brown sugar, hard herbs particularly lemon thyme, and a touch vegetal. With water, the apple and vegetal notes become more prominent #GlenMorayWhisky

#GlenMorayWhisky

Appearance: Old gold in colour, forms a thin line which beads before gradually falling as thick, oily legs Nose: Green apples, vanilla cream, unripe Conference pears, dried fruit, cinnamon, almond skin and a soft herbal note. After a while milk chocolate appears #GlenMorayWhisky

Finish: Long, lingering and slightly drying. Cinnamon spiced orchard fruit crumble with a toasted nut topping, moderately drying oak, baking spices and a hint of old leather #GlenMorayWhisky

Finish: Nutty oak, heather honey, and milk chocolate buttons #GlenMorayWhisky

Someone wasn’t amused with me trying out his cat tree as a photography prop

It’s a very nice whisky, but not at that price. It’s a lot cheaper at auction despite the added fees

Have I missed a news story somewhere about people doing unspeakable things with hotel tv remotes?