Scoring Guidelines
Scoring Guidelines
| NO THANKS 0-49 | Will not drink. |
| DESPERATION 50-59 | Will drink in desperation if there is nothing else to drink. |
| OKAY 60-69 | Will drink again; it's an okay tipple. |
| GOOD 70-79 | Will enjoy drinking again; at the high end they are very good. |
| GREAT 80-89 | Will drink with great pleasure. |
| WOW 90-99 | Will savour every drop. |
Balvenie 25 Years Old, 48% abv
Soft caramel, rich spices, buttery, vanilla and fresh fruit on the nose. Spicy sweet mouthfeel. Caramel, coffee, cocoa, bittersweet citrus notes, oranges, and vanilla custard on the palate, Lovely medium long finish.
Tasted on 27th Jun 2026 · Comments (0)
87
Héritage de René Rivière, Lot 19.11, Appellation cognac borderies Controlée, 40.1% abv
Rich fruit initially, white grapes, sweet spices, then apples on the nose. Delicate grapey mouthfeel. Light, fresh, juicy fruit, lovely gentle intensity moving to a bittersweet sensation with the flavours beginning to fade on the palate. Mild bitterness on a medium finish.
Tasted on 10th Jul 2026 · Comments (0)
78
Miltonduff 2007, 17 Years Old, Gordon and MacPhail, KWM Exclusive, 56.9% abv
Chocolate, sherry, raisins, and apples on the nose. Very rich sherry mouthfeel. Raisins, sherry, then some orange notes, followed by a lovely sherry reduction on the palate. Very sweet medium finish.
Tasted on 3rd Jun 2026 · Comments (0)
82
Glenburgie 2003 21 Years Old, Gordon and MacPhail, KWM Exclusive, 54.5% abv
Honey, apples, vanilla, fruity tropical aromas, and creamy on the nose. Honey and spices mouthfeel. Soft, smooth, light intensity, with vanilla and honey dominating the palate. Medium finish.
Tasted on 3rd Jun 2026 · Comments (0)
79