Chris Trollen
@ctrollen.bsky.social
Retired, photographer, motorcyclist, whisky lover, gig-goer, model-maker.
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 3
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 3
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Ardray 2023 Release
A blended whisky of both malt & grain. Light, zesty, peppery with a decent finish. Quite quaffable so it's a good job I've just got this one dram!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 2
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 2
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 7
Successive Aberlours!
This one is a cask strength (58.9%), matured in American oak barrels. Again, it's quite sweet but has a fresh citrus feel and a much longer finish.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 1
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
December 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar Day 1
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Aberlour Double Cask Matured 16yo
Sweet, fruity, hints of spice. Very different from my usual drams, but then that's the whole point of the advent calendar!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #whiskyadvent
Yesterday, some friends and I had a very pleasant evening in the good hands of the very knowledgeable staff at @milroysofsoho.bsky.social
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
November 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Yesterday, some friends and I had a very pleasant evening in the good hands of the very knowledgeable staff at @milroysofsoho.bsky.social
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
Nine different drams tasted (some of which were shared).
#whisky #scotchwhisky #milroysofsoho
October 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The first of December has never seemed so far away!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #adventcalendar #masterofmalt
#whisky #scotchwhisky #adventcalendar #masterofmalt
October 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The first of December has never seemed so far away!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #adventcalendar #masterofmalt
#whisky #scotchwhisky #adventcalendar #masterofmalt
Tonight's dram is this Kilkerran Heavily Peated. Very punchy at 58.4% ABV means adding water is almost - *almost*! - a necessity.
After a little time, it opens up nicely. Spice, vanilla & caramel notes with a long, smoky finish. Great at £59 a bottle.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #kilkerran #campbeltown
After a little time, it opens up nicely. Spice, vanilla & caramel notes with a long, smoky finish. Great at £59 a bottle.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #kilkerran #campbeltown
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Tonight's dram is this Kilkerran Heavily Peated. Very punchy at 58.4% ABV means adding water is almost - *almost*! - a necessity.
After a little time, it opens up nicely. Spice, vanilla & caramel notes with a long, smoky finish. Great at £59 a bottle.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #kilkerran #campbeltown
After a little time, it opens up nicely. Spice, vanilla & caramel notes with a long, smoky finish. Great at £59 a bottle.
#whisky #scotchwhisky #kilkerran #campbeltown
Wow! Really enjoying this 11yo Deanston that I picked up speculatively from @milroysofsoho.bsky.social recently. It is bottled at a punchy 54.8%. It's sweet but spicy with a hint of chilli heat on the finish. Lovely 😍
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #deanston #milroysofsoho #3greekstreet
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #deanston #milroysofsoho #3greekstreet
September 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Wow! Really enjoying this 11yo Deanston that I picked up speculatively from @milroysofsoho.bsky.social recently. It is bottled at a punchy 54.8%. It's sweet but spicy with a hint of chilli heat on the finish. Lovely 😍
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #deanston #milroysofsoho #3greekstreet
#whisky #scotchwhisky #highlandwhisky #deanston #milroysofsoho #3greekstreet
My Ninja 1000SX was in for a service so I had a new 1100SX SE for the day. Having more power & torque in the mid-range was great as were the Brembo brakes & Ohlins rear shock. It is undoubtedly an upgrade from mine but not by enough to warrant the cost.
#kawasaki #ninja1100sxse #motosky
#kawasaki #ninja1100sxse #motosky
May 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
My Ninja 1000SX was in for a service so I had a new 1100SX SE for the day. Having more power & torque in the mid-range was great as were the Brembo brakes & Ohlins rear shock. It is undoubtedly an upgrade from mine but not by enough to warrant the cost.
#kawasaki #ninja1100sxse #motosky
#kawasaki #ninja1100sxse #motosky
Just had a lovely few days riding through Wales.
Day 3 - Llangollen, Horseshoe Pass & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (again)
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Day 3 - Llangollen, Horseshoe Pass & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (again)
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
May 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Just had a lovely few days riding through Wales.
Day 3 - Llangollen, Horseshoe Pass & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (again)
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Day 3 - Llangollen, Horseshoe Pass & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (again)
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Just had a lovely few days riding through Wales.
Day 2 - Mid-Wales & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Day 2 - Mid-Wales & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
May 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Just had a lovely few days riding through Wales.
Day 2 - Mid-Wales & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Day 2 - Mid-Wales & Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Just had a lovely few days riding through Wales.
Day 1 - Gower Peninsula & Black Mountains Pass
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Day 1 - Gower Peninsula & Black Mountains Pass
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
May 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Just had a lovely few days riding through Wales.
Day 1 - Gower Peninsula & Black Mountains Pass
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
Day 1 - Gower Peninsula & Black Mountains Pass
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycles #motosky
#wales
A few pics from Cheddar Gorge last weekend. 282 miles door-to-door after then heading down to West Bay for fish & chips.
#ninja1000sx #motorbike #kawasaki #motosky
#ninja1000sx #motorbike #kawasaki #motosky
May 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A few pics from Cheddar Gorge last weekend. 282 miles door-to-door after then heading down to West Bay for fish & chips.
#ninja1000sx #motorbike #kawasaki #motosky
#ninja1000sx #motorbike #kawasaki #motosky
Suspension set-up day at Greenham Kawasaki with Mark of MH Suspension. I didn't think it was too far off as it was but a few tweaks front & rear has definitely improved it, being far more planted & balanced under braking. £30 well spent.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbike #motorcycle #motosky
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbike #motorcycle #motosky
April 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Suspension set-up day at Greenham Kawasaki with Mark of MH Suspension. I didn't think it was too far off as it was but a few tweaks front & rear has definitely improved it, being far more planted & balanced under braking. £30 well spent.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbike #motorcycle #motosky
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbike #motorcycle #motosky
Lovely ride yesterday down to West Bay, Dorset. Again 😀
And another photo to add to the collection even though it's remarkably similar to my profile pic.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycle #motorbike #motosky
And another photo to add to the collection even though it's remarkably similar to my profile pic.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycle #motorbike #motosky
April 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Lovely ride yesterday down to West Bay, Dorset. Again 😀
And another photo to add to the collection even though it's remarkably similar to my profile pic.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycle #motorbike #motosky
And another photo to add to the collection even though it's remarkably similar to my profile pic.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorcycle #motorbike #motosky
Great 230-mile round trip to West Bay today for ice-cream. The views between Abbotsbury & West Bay are stunning.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbikes #motosky
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbikes #motosky
March 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Great 230-mile round trip to West Bay today for ice-cream. The views between Abbotsbury & West Bay are stunning.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbikes #motosky
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #motorbikes #motosky
Tonight's dram is this wonderful 14yo Glen Scotia - Icons of Campbeltown.
Apart from the wonderful bottle & box art, the whisky itself is a revelation.
Smoky seasalt, vanilla, black cherries with a hint of smokiness. Just lovely 😍
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbeltown #iconsofcampbeltown
Apart from the wonderful bottle & box art, the whisky itself is a revelation.
Smoky seasalt, vanilla, black cherries with a hint of smokiness. Just lovely 😍
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbeltown #iconsofcampbeltown
March 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Tonight's dram is this wonderful 14yo Glen Scotia - Icons of Campbeltown.
Apart from the wonderful bottle & box art, the whisky itself is a revelation.
Smoky seasalt, vanilla, black cherries with a hint of smokiness. Just lovely 😍
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbeltown #iconsofcampbeltown
Apart from the wonderful bottle & box art, the whisky itself is a revelation.
Smoky seasalt, vanilla, black cherries with a hint of smokiness. Just lovely 😍
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbeltown #iconsofcampbeltown
Thousands of knot take to the skies as the tide comes in at RSPB Snettisham, Oct 2019
#ukwildlife #ukbirding #rspb #rspbsnettisham #waderspectacular
#ukwildlife #ukbirding #rspb #rspbsnettisham #waderspectacular
March 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thousands of knot take to the skies as the tide comes in at RSPB Snettisham, Oct 2019
#ukwildlife #ukbirding #rspb #rspbsnettisham #waderspectacular
#ukwildlife #ukbirding #rspb #rspbsnettisham #waderspectacular
First annual service done today. Rides even more like a dream now 😍
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #40thanniversary
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #40thanniversary
March 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
First annual service done today. Rides even more like a dream now 😍
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #40thanniversary
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #40thanniversary
I think I'm *just* winning on the hours riding vs hours cleaning this week. But only just! 😂
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx
March 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I think I'm *just* winning on the hours riding vs hours cleaning this week. But only just! 😂
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx
Tonight's dram is this 17yo Peated Highland. It's not quite in Islay territory but immensely (and dangerously!) quaffable.
March 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Tonight's dram is this 17yo Peated Highland. It's not quite in Islay territory but immensely (and dangerously!) quaffable.
You can't beat a long motorcycle ride for clearing the mind of all the shit going on in the world at the moment. Especially when you get to park next to a 747 while you refuel with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #cotswoldairport
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #cotswoldairport
March 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
You can't beat a long motorcycle ride for clearing the mind of all the shit going on in the world at the moment. Especially when you get to park next to a 747 while you refuel with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #cotswoldairport
#kawasaki #ninja1000sx #cotswoldairport
I've had this bottle a while but Burns Night seemed a good excuse to crack it open!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbelltown
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbelltown
January 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I've had this bottle a while but Burns Night seemed a good excuse to crack it open!
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbelltown
#whisky #scotchwhisky #glenscotia #campbelltown
Tonight's dram is this absolutely gorgeous 8 year-old Laphroaig. The 350ml bottle is taken straight from the cask and included in the price of the distillery tour. Bargain!
December 15, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Tonight's dram is this absolutely gorgeous 8 year-old Laphroaig. The 350ml bottle is taken straight from the cask and included in the price of the distillery tour. Bargain!
A kingfisher returning to his perch having missed the fish!
Taken with Canon R7 & RF100-500 lens
#kingfisher #canon #canonr7 #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #ukwildlike
Taken with Canon R7 & RF100-500 lens
#kingfisher #canon #canonr7 #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #ukwildlike
December 11, 2024 at 6:04 PM
A kingfisher returning to his perch having missed the fish!
Taken with Canon R7 & RF100-500 lens
#kingfisher #canon #canonr7 #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #ukwildlike
Taken with Canon R7 & RF100-500 lens
#kingfisher #canon #canonr7 #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #ukwildlike