Micro Inverters, Jim Swan, paint stripping tips, STR casks, China's population, and a truly superb insight into Annandale Distillery.

Episode 109 with @annandalewhisky.bsky.social co-owner Prof. David Thomson, is available in audio now. Youtube vid premier this evening.

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David was a cracking guest. Look forwards to getting the full episode out

Never Buy a Distillery On a Sunny Day! YouTube video by Honest to a Malt

Never buy a distillery on a sunny day.

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Mega price! Bagged another

Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Cooper's Collection 2024 Spanish Oak Cask Finish

Another Loch Lomond Single Grain Bargain!
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JW Gold Label Reserve gift pack with 2 tumblers well priced at under £35. One for the father in law. www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/joh... #whisky

A good price for Loch Lomond coffee still 48.8% (about £35) on Master of malt in spring sale: www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/loc... #whisky

Same. Least I've bought in 5 years

Q1 results are in.

Only 3 bottles of whisky bought. Must be a 10 year low

I don't think Q2 will be much different

Sometimes the smaller ones are more fun

AIG Women’s Open 2025 – Exclusive Cask, Royal Porthcawl Edition Celebrate the 2025 AIG Women’s Open with this exclusive 8yo single malt, finished in Loupiac hogsheads. 287 bottles left. Shop online at Loch Lomond Whiskies.

Single cask @LochLomondMalts down to £39. This 'AIG Women's Open Exclusive Cask' ex-berbs, then finished in Loupiac Wine Hogsheads and comes in at 57.1% and 8 years aged. Expect white stone fruits and floral notes, some citrus & vanilla. Spring #whisky... www.lochlomondwhiskies.com/products/aig...

May... 😂

Weller Full Proof Lagavulin 16 Port Charlotte 10

I've come over all classic tonight. Classic wheater, classic Islay and classic Port Charlotte. No clever finishes, ages or ABVs just solid, enjoyable whisky. #whisky #whiskey #bourbon

Ooooft that backdrop is so metal!!!

First 10 Year Old London Single Malt! YouTube video by Honest to a Malt

Throwback to Matt McKay, MD & Whisky Maker at The London Distillery Company in Ep.95.

In Ep. 107 'Collect Tables?' we discussed the new release 'Ten Times Around The Sun', Embarque, & Yesteryear.

Have you tried any of these London Distillery Company bottles?

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First class freebies YouTube video by Honest to a Malt

Are you more Mike or Duncan when it comes to travel? youtube.com/shorts/zuYst...

Whisky Room 101 YouTube video by Honest to a Malt

What are you banishing to Whisky Room 101?

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Endless Combos YouTube video by Honest to a Malt

Whisky is so simple, yet there are so many types. Like a top chef with just a few ingredients can create many dishes, the best distillers and blenders, can create magic from their spirit.

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Batch strength I guess, around 54% is perfecto.

Well a couple of months late but it's Merry Christmas for tonight's #SaturdayNightDram 😁🥃 Can't beat a bit of Douglas Laing, Big Peat (Xmas Edition) is the Man! Have a great weekend folks ❤️🥃

Bargain... Also, very salty whisky

Looking forwards to this!

Join us as we host an Ardnahoe #whisky tasting: Infinite loch, bhosla and the 5yo cask strength, paired with a Rock Patel Emerald #cigar at JJ Fox Cigars, London, on the 12th March. £50 a ticket. Full details: www.jjfox.co.uk/the-emerald-...

😂 burn

Thanks for listening Scott! Ardbeg is firmly in (any peat fans) heart. So we are all invested in what they do. Loving the £75 special editions.

Audio for 'Episode 106 - Ardbeg to Differ' is available from now on Spotify, Apple, our website and other pod platforms.

Important research inbound!

Ardbeg Scorch. Perfect BBQ Whisky! YouTube video by Honest to a Malt

What has been your favourite Ardbeg?

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