Nose with Water: savoury dominates, some nuttiness, crème brûlée, strawberry & raspberry
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December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Nose with Water: savoury dominates, some nuttiness, crème brûlée, strawberry & raspberry
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Fettercairn Vanguard
Finish: Pepper, oak, pressed caramel & tropical fruit bars.
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Finish: Pepper, oak, pressed caramel & tropical fruit bars.
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May 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Fettercairn Vanguard
Finish: Pepper, oak, pressed caramel & tropical fruit bars.
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Finish: Pepper, oak, pressed caramel & tropical fruit bars.
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Palate with water: Sweet raspberry, cranberry & melon. Pastry, cinnamon.
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#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
December 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Palate with water: Sweet raspberry, cranberry & melon. Pastry, cinnamon.
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#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
Fettercairn 28 Year Old
Finish: oak & chocolate coated coffee beans.
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Finish: oak & chocolate coated coffee beans.
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May 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Fettercairn 28 Year Old
Finish: oak & chocolate coated coffee beans.
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Finish: oak & chocolate coated coffee beans.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
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Massive thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and #SpeyWhisky for the chance to try this incredible selection of single malt scotch whiskies.
#BlueSkyTastings
#BlueSkyTastings
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Massive thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and #SpeyWhisky for the chance to try this incredible selection of single malt scotch whiskies.
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#BlueSkyTastings
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Spey 12 Year Old 57.6% ABV Brume Doree CS
Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
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Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Spey 12 Year Old 57.6% ABV Brume Doree CS
Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
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Nose: Syrupy dark fruit; cranberry, sultana, orange peel, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, ginger, menthol. Vegetal & herbal.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
Fettercairn 28 Year Old
Palate: oily & nutty. Vanilla and citrus with black pepper & hints of nut oil. Lovely heat & spice towards the end.
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Palate: oily & nutty. Vanilla and citrus with black pepper & hints of nut oil. Lovely heat & spice towards the end.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
May 28, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Fettercairn 28 Year Old
Palate: oily & nutty. Vanilla and citrus with black pepper & hints of nut oil. Lovely heat & spice towards the end.
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Palate: oily & nutty. Vanilla and citrus with black pepper & hints of nut oil. Lovely heat & spice towards the end.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
Spey 15 Year Old 40% STR
Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
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Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
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December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Spey 15 Year Old 40% STR
Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
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Nose: Vegetal/Herbal; Damp hay, cardamom, pine nuts, basil - pesto? gnocchi, gram flour, mixed wood sawdust, orange oil, vanilla & caramel
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Fettercairn 28 Year Old
With water:
Nose- more vibrant tropical notes with suggestion of petrichor & damp hay
Palate - tropical notes appear less spice.
Finish - Crème caramel & mocha.
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With water:
Nose- more vibrant tropical notes with suggestion of petrichor & damp hay
Palate - tropical notes appear less spice.
Finish - Crème caramel & mocha.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
May 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Fettercairn 28 Year Old
With water:
Nose- more vibrant tropical notes with suggestion of petrichor & damp hay
Palate - tropical notes appear less spice.
Finish - Crème caramel & mocha.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
With water:
Nose- more vibrant tropical notes with suggestion of petrichor & damp hay
Palate - tropical notes appear less spice.
Finish - Crème caramel & mocha.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
Palate: Orange oil, red berries, cola cubes, pineapple cubes, ginger, cinnamon, clove, pepper & chilli. Crème Brûlée, malty & buttery biscuit base.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
December 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Palate: Orange oil, red berries, cola cubes, pineapple cubes, ginger, cinnamon, clove, pepper & chilli. Crème Brûlée, malty & buttery biscuit base.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
Spey Chairman’s Choice 40% ABV
Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
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Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Spey Chairman’s Choice 40% ABV
Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose: Dark berry fruits & slight mustiness, suggestions of sherry?
Perhaps some petrichor, Cola nut, grape skin, toffee pennies.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Spey 12 Year Old
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Spey 12 Year Old
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose Jammy berry fruits, sensation of summer; redcurrant, raspberry, grape must and skin with dark spices, sensation of winter Liquorice cardamom star anise clove
Very fresh and inviting. Nose suggests a sessionable whisky
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Nose with water: melon joins the fruit, now there is a salty almost umami savoury note. Perhaps introducing cola.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
December 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Nose with water: melon joins the fruit, now there is a salty almost umami savoury note. Perhaps introducing cola.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
Spey 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 40% ABV
Palate: Fresh summer berries; raspberry, strawberry, melon, kiwi, apple & pear.
Honey richness with cream and black pepper leading to the finish.
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Palate: Fresh summer berries; raspberry, strawberry, melon, kiwi, apple & pear.
Honey richness with cream and black pepper leading to the finish.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
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December 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Spey 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 40% ABV
Palate: Fresh summer berries; raspberry, strawberry, melon, kiwi, apple & pear.
Honey richness with cream and black pepper leading to the finish.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Palate: Fresh summer berries; raspberry, strawberry, melon, kiwi, apple & pear.
Honey richness with cream and black pepper leading to the finish.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Palate: Orange oil, red berries, cola cubes, pineapple cubes, ginger, cinnamon, clove, pepper & chilli. Crème Brûlée, malty & buttery biscuit base.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
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December 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Palate: Orange oil, red berries, cola cubes, pineapple cubes, ginger, cinnamon, clove, pepper & chilli. Crème Brûlée, malty & buttery biscuit base.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
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Fettercairn 28 Year Old
Nose: Tropical fruit with golden syrup and ginger sponge cake. Melon, papaya & kiwi fruit. Caramelised ginger cake smothered in golden syrup. Some pepperiness on the back end.
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Nose: Tropical fruit with golden syrup and ginger sponge cake. Melon, papaya & kiwi fruit. Caramelised ginger cake smothered in golden syrup. Some pepperiness on the back end.
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#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
May 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Fettercairn 28 Year Old
Nose: Tropical fruit with golden syrup and ginger sponge cake. Melon, papaya & kiwi fruit. Caramelised ginger cake smothered in golden syrup. Some pepperiness on the back end.
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Nose: Tropical fruit with golden syrup and ginger sponge cake. Melon, papaya & kiwi fruit. Caramelised ginger cake smothered in golden syrup. Some pepperiness on the back end.
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#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
Spey 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky STR
Palate: Honey, caramel, wood shavings, strawberry laces, orange oil, crispy potato skins, cinnamon, ginger pickle, chilli
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Palate: Honey, caramel, wood shavings, strawberry laces, orange oil, crispy potato skins, cinnamon, ginger pickle, chilli
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Spey 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky STR
Palate: Honey, caramel, wood shavings, strawberry laces, orange oil, crispy potato skins, cinnamon, ginger pickle, chilli
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
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Palate: Honey, caramel, wood shavings, strawberry laces, orange oil, crispy potato skins, cinnamon, ginger pickle, chilli
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Fettercairn Vanguard
Palate: honey, caramel, milk chocolate, chilli lemons, apricot, ginger, pepper, coconut, cereal
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Palate: honey, caramel, milk chocolate, chilli lemons, apricot, ginger, pepper, coconut, cereal
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
May 28, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Fettercairn Vanguard
Palate: honey, caramel, milk chocolate, chilli lemons, apricot, ginger, pepper, coconut, cereal
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Palate: honey, caramel, milk chocolate, chilli lemons, apricot, ginger, pepper, coconut, cereal
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
Finish: chilli & pepper, maybe some nut oil.
After a while a strong coffee bean with bitterness appears then goes, leaving a bitter drying oak.
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After a while a strong coffee bean with bitterness appears then goes, leaving a bitter drying oak.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Finish: chilli & pepper, maybe some nut oil.
After a while a strong coffee bean with bitterness appears then goes, leaving a bitter drying oak.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
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After a while a strong coffee bean with bitterness appears then goes, leaving a bitter drying oak.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
#TheBordersDistillery
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#TheBordersDistillery
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
Right as rain Blended Scotch Whisky
Palate: Sweet from the grain, more delicate than the nose suggested, fruit perhaps gooseberries, melon & kiwi. Caramel & a low cocoa milk chocolate. Touch of white pepper & mild chilli.
#BlueSkyTastings
Not sure which my favourite was, but I think #TheCairnDistillery 18 Year Old is the best bang for buck of the bunch. Thanks @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising. Love #BlueSkyTastings, they are like the old days of the other place.
March 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Not sure which my favourite was, but I think #TheCairnDistillery 18 Year Old is the best bang for buck of the bunch. Thanks @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising. Love #BlueSkyTastings, they are like the old days of the other place.
Fettercairn 12 YO
Palate: Citrus, caramel, Eucalyptus, menthol, pickled ginger & gherkin. Nutmeg and clove.
Lovely alcohol nip.
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Palate: Citrus, caramel, Eucalyptus, menthol, pickled ginger & gherkin. Nutmeg and clove.
Lovely alcohol nip.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
May 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Fettercairn 12 YO
Palate: Citrus, caramel, Eucalyptus, menthol, pickled ginger & gherkin. Nutmeg and clove.
Lovely alcohol nip.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
Palate: Citrus, caramel, Eucalyptus, menthol, pickled ginger & gherkin. Nutmeg and clove.
Lovely alcohol nip.
#FettercairnWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
#TweetTastings #TheWhiskyWire
Spey 12 Year Old Single Malt
Palate with water: can just about cope with a drop of water which keeps the flavours but brings out more bitterness on the finish with oak being more pronounced.
Finish is peppery, chilli, caramel cremes.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Palate with water: can just about cope with a drop of water which keeps the flavours but brings out more bitterness on the finish with oak being more pronounced.
Finish is peppery, chilli, caramel cremes.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Spey 12 Year Old Single Malt
Palate with water: can just about cope with a drop of water which keeps the flavours but brings out more bitterness on the finish with oak being more pronounced.
Finish is peppery, chilli, caramel cremes.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Palate with water: can just about cope with a drop of water which keeps the flavours but brings out more bitterness on the finish with oak being more pronounced.
Finish is peppery, chilli, caramel cremes.
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
Palate Not as strong as the nose suggests. Initially dilute, but after a moment the dried dark fruits & spices show. More mince pie than xmas cake Vanilla & caramel are almost hidden by cinnamon & ginger
When it does arrive its very tasty 🥃
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
When it does arrive its very tasty 🥃
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Palate Not as strong as the nose suggests. Initially dilute, but after a moment the dried dark fruits & spices show. More mince pie than xmas cake Vanilla & caramel are almost hidden by cinnamon & ginger
When it does arrive its very tasty 🥃
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
When it does arrive its very tasty 🥃
#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings @thewhiskywire.bsky.social