Alan Kendall
@akthegreat.bsky.social
A350 MLG Engineering Group Leader, Immunocompromised, Amateur gardener and plantaholic, whisky enthusiast, Cavvie dad, great!
Thank you Mike and Sam for tonights line up. That last dram was a doozy. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Thank you Mike and Sam for tonights line up. That last dram was a doozy. #BlindDrams
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That’s right, folks — the moment has arrived! Let’s turn those dials all the way up and give it up for the dynamic duo of DJs who took us on this groovy trip through the 60s… Mike and Sam! The voices behind the vibes step into the spotlight
#BlindDrams
#BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
That’s right, folks — the moment has arrived! Let’s turn those dials all the way up and give it up for the dynamic duo of DJs who took us on this groovy trip through the 60s… Mike and Sam! The voices behind the vibes step into the spotlight
#BlindDrams
#BlindDrams
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Turning that dial for our next unveiling — Dram 4 is a forgotten classic. Now we see exactly what was behind those notes and whispers. A great moment in the lineup!” its a Glenfarclas 105 cask strength at 60% and a Christmas treat for us all.
#BlindDrams
#BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Turning that dial for our next unveiling — Dram 4 is a forgotten classic. Now we see exactly what was behind those notes and whispers. A great moment in the lineup!” its a Glenfarclas 105 cask strength at 60% and a Christmas treat for us all.
#BlindDrams
#BlindDrams
So here's the chart rundown it's 2,3,3,2,5. #BlindDrams
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December 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
So here's the chart rundown it's 2,3,3,2,5. #BlindDrams
It's straight in a number 1 this for me, platinum selling. Top notch stuff for sure. It's got to be...a 5! Sorry to those foot adverse. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It's straight in a number 1 this for me, platinum selling. Top notch stuff for sure. It's got to be...a 5! Sorry to those foot adverse. #BlindDrams
Dot 5 P: sweet honey glazed ham, my local butcher black treacle bacon, BBQ smoker with sticky ribs. Sweet and smokey. Not my usual style but bu**er me this is good. It's all the meaty, sweet and savoury you could want but even better that it's by the sea. Briny salt. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Dot 5 P: sweet honey glazed ham, my local butcher black treacle bacon, BBQ smoker with sticky ribs. Sweet and smokey. Not my usual style but bu**er me this is good. It's all the meaty, sweet and savoury you could want but even better that it's by the sea. Briny salt. #BlindDrams
Dot 5: "golden brown". N: here it is the "smoke on the water". Iodine, hospital corridors. Deep heat. Dirty dirty dram this. Kippers smoked on a beach fire. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Dot 5: "golden brown". N: here it is the "smoke on the water". Iodine, hospital corridors. Deep heat. Dirty dirty dram this. Kippers smoked on a beach fire. #BlindDrams
So where will this sit in the charts this week? Well, it's new in at number....2. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
So where will this sit in the charts this week? Well, it's new in at number....2. #BlindDrams
Dot 4 P: I find it a little challenging, a bit Radiohead amnesiac is it was an album. It's very dusty cupboard, but with something sweet too. Like searching in my grans larder for biscuits. Malted milks. Still something red apple too. Another hot and spicy edge. Sensing a theme. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Dot 4 P: I find it a little challenging, a bit Radiohead amnesiac is it was an album. It's very dusty cupboard, but with something sweet too. Like searching in my grans larder for biscuits. Malted milks. Still something red apple too. Another hot and spicy edge. Sensing a theme. #BlindDrams
Dot 4: old gold. N: got to say my first impression is Philadelphia. Is this the cheesy track of the night? Not sure where that came from. Then its Quaker oats. Thatchers Stans big apple cider. Dusty garage funk, wd40 (in a good way). #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Dot 4: old gold. N: got to say my first impression is Philadelphia. Is this the cheesy track of the night? Not sure where that came from. Then its Quaker oats. Thatchers Stans big apple cider. Dusty garage funk, wd40 (in a good way). #BlindDrams
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#BlindDrams 3 - Really liked the nose. Palate is approaching feral.
I'll split it down the middle - scores a 2
I'll split it down the middle - scores a 2
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#BlindDrams 3 - Really liked the nose. Palate is approaching feral.
I'll split it down the middle - scores a 2
I'll split it down the middle - scores a 2
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Now broadcasting a sensation that knows how to make an entrance. Dim the lights and let this cracker power hit the stage. Dram No.4 is officially ON AIR!🥃 #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Now broadcasting a sensation that knows how to make an entrance. Dim the lights and let this cracker power hit the stage. Dram No.4 is officially ON AIR!🥃 #BlindDrams
Dot 3 F: again the sweetness drops off and the spicy pepper nature is the lasting impression. Its interesting, and goes in a few different directions. It's a 3 once again here. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Dot 3 F: again the sweetness drops off and the spicy pepper nature is the lasting impression. Its interesting, and goes in a few different directions. It's a 3 once again here. #BlindDrams
Id say so far the spicy nature of these is a real standout. Could the 60's be the abv? Surely not. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Id say so far the spicy nature of these is a real standout. Could the 60's be the abv? Surely not. #BlindDrams
Dot 3 P: all about that red! Red toffee apple, the jams still in there, summer fruits squash. Cherry loaf cake. Some spices again here with white pepper standing out. #BlindDrams
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December 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Dot 3 P: all about that red! Red toffee apple, the jams still in there, summer fruits squash. Cherry loaf cake. Some spices again here with white pepper standing out. #BlindDrams
Dot 3: bronze turkey (it is Xmas after all). N: sea salt and balsamic glaze. Jammy, strawberry jelly penny sweets. A bit meaty maybe - treacle bacon? #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Dot 3: bronze turkey (it is Xmas after all). N: sea salt and balsamic glaze. Jammy, strawberry jelly penny sweets. A bit meaty maybe - treacle bacon? #BlindDrams
Dot 2 F: a bit like dram 1 the slices kind of come to the fore at the end, some Thai 7 spice. Some "hot stuff" for sure but the finish let's it down a point for me. 3 is the magic number here. #BlindDrams
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December 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Dot 2 F: a bit like dram 1 the slices kind of come to the fore at the end, some Thai 7 spice. Some "hot stuff" for sure but the finish let's it down a point for me. 3 is the magic number here. #BlindDrams
Dot 2 P: woah there, great arrival. Mild chilli Chocolate covered fudge, maple syrup (PX?) furniture polish on oak - remind me in a way of my old school hall. Maybe a slight sour note there. White port. Not bad this. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Dot 2 P: woah there, great arrival. Mild chilli Chocolate covered fudge, maple syrup (PX?) furniture polish on oak - remind me in a way of my old school hall. Maybe a slight sour note there. White port. Not bad this. #BlindDrams
Dot 2 mid gold. N: initially I'm not getting much at all, quite restrained. Some red apple peel creeping in. Then, some mild butterscotch angel delight, Rio drink, some wood in the background. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Dot 2 mid gold. N: initially I'm not getting much at all, quite restrained. Some red apple peel creeping in. Then, some mild butterscotch angel delight, Rio drink, some wood in the background. #BlindDrams
Dot 1 F: despite the early sweetness, this dram takes a spicy turn and then a bitter finish. Aperol, green hops, gives the tongue a wake up call. Scores a 2. All in all something of a "bittersweet symphony" for me, but can the next dram "beat it"? #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Dot 1 F: despite the early sweetness, this dram takes a spicy turn and then a bitter finish. Aperol, green hops, gives the tongue a wake up call. Scores a 2. All in all something of a "bittersweet symphony" for me, but can the next dram "beat it"? #BlindDrams
Dot 1 P: starts of cupcakes with buttercream, sharp pineapple, some acetone, thyme, cayenne pepper coming in later. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Dot 1 P: starts of cupcakes with buttercream, sharp pineapple, some acetone, thyme, cayenne pepper coming in later. #BlindDrams
Dot 1: pale straw. Nose: I get lemon drizzle cake, tom thumb drops some powdered sugar. Not too prickly. #BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Dot 1: pale straw. Nose: I get lemon drizzle cake, tom thumb drops some powdered sugar. Not too prickly. #BlindDrams
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It’s the Blind Tasting Consortium’s 60th outing tonight – a group of 28 friends, each paying £35.
#BlindDrams
#BlindDrams
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It’s the Blind Tasting Consortium’s 60th outing tonight – a group of 28 friends, each paying £35.
#BlindDrams
#BlindDrams
Happy to be a part of #BlindDrams tonight for #BTC60. Thanks for having me, looking forward to tonight's theme.
December 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Happy to be a part of #BlindDrams tonight for #BTC60. Thanks for having me, looking forward to tonight's theme.
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