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Brian's Malt Musings : Whisky since 2017. Fanboy of Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia, Glasgow 1770, White Peak & Bains. Founder of Blind Tasting Consortium #BlindDrams Cumbria, UK

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Side by side: Five from The Cask Hound

The Cask Hound are an indie bottler based in Germany, they also do cask shares.


Mark @MentalDrams brought a few bottles to Islay on our recent trip.
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Labels: Ailsa Bay, Dalrymple, Linkwood, Port Dundas, Side by side, Strathmill, Teaninich, The Cask Hound

Monday, 12 October 2026

#BTC69 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 69th #BlindDrams evening.


These drams were picked by Paul @pswhisky
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Labels: #BlindDrams, Berry Bros & Rudd, Blind Tasting Consortium, Bunnahabhain, Chorlton Whisky, Decadent Drinks, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenturret, Murray McDavid, Tamdhu, Uncharted Whisky Company
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I don't give scores because I believe we are all entitled to our own opinions and thoughts - just because I say a dram has scored 87.5 will that make you go out and buy it over one which scored 93.5?
How many times have you seen a whisky scored less than 80 - I can't recall seeing any.....

As with all things whisky, tastes differ, these are my opinions of the drams I am trying. If you don't agree please comment and we can have a discussion!

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