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Omg this is -2.4 #blinddrams

Dram 2 palate: Pretty much the same as the nose. Very sweet, toffee, popcorn, etc. With water, it's got a slightly fizzy note, and blackcurrant - like very strong Ribena. #BlindDrams

Dram 2 is a 3 for me. I was on the fence a little with going 2 or 3, but actually, I quite enjoyed this one. #BlindDrams

Dram 3 nose: Tobacco, wood, sweet, dark fruits, a bit of ginger. Lots going on with this one. #BlindDrams

Dram 3 palate: Sweet and fruity. Slightly tart, blackcurrant sweets. #BlindDrams

Dram 3 score - I was torn with this one again, but between 3 and a 4. But it's just edged it to a 4 for me. #BlindDrams

Dram 4 nose: Minty, herbal/vegetal, touch of pine, medicinal... some smoke and light peat in there. Some sweetness, too, but I can't really place it. Not getting any of the fruit notes other people have got tbh. #BlindDrams

Dram 4 palate: More peaty than on the nose. Sweet, vanilla. Bit of spice in there. I got that tropical fruit that I didn't get on the nose now. Um Bongo! #BlindDrams

Dram 4 is another 4 for me. Not quite sweaty toe territory, but close. #BlindDrams

Dram 5 nose: Sweet and peat. Ash, vanilla, baking spices. #BlindDrams

Dram 5 is another 4 for me. I think I slightly preferred dram 4, but they are both good. #BlindDrams

#BlindDrams #BTC43 #OneDot - Dram one was this lovely Henstone Distillery Small Batch, Red Wine Cask Matured – 46% This was the surprise of the festival for me at the #SouthportWinterWhiskyFestival in January this year - love the texture of it given it's only 46%!

#BlindDrams #BTC43 #TwoDot - Dram two was the delicious The Uncharted Whisky Co. Royal Brackla 'Back in Brack' – 60.1% A great big bourbon bomb!

#BlindDrams #BTC43 #ThreeDot - Dram three was the absolutely fantastic Oloroso Quater Cask Finished, Wire Works Distillery Exclusive Handfill from whitepeakdistillery – massive thanks to Tom and the team for sourcing this one for me – 55.3% This is a fantastic whisky.

#BlindDrams #BTC43 #FourDot - Dram four was the cracking 15yo Bowmore Whisky released for Feis Ile 2019 – 51.7% If you know me you know I love a good Bowmore Whisky and this is certainly one of those!

#BlindDrams #BTC37 #FiveDot - Dram five was the brand new inaugural release from Ardnahoe Distillery – 50% I think this a great debut and I'm very excited to try future Ardnahoe releases.

#BlindDrams #TheBestICouldDoAtShortNotice #BTC43

Overall I score this tasting π out of 5 #BlindDrams

Really enjoyed that. Having not drunk much alcohol this year, I'm definitely tipsy now 🥴 Thanks for having me back as a reserve slot Brian's Malt Musings 🥃 @maltmusings.bsky.social, and thanks jwbassman 🥃 for a cracking lineup! #BlindDrams

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