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. |
Walter's Choice 44 Years Old Blended Scotch, 47.46% abv
Caramel, sherry, brown sugar, malty, more sherry and red fruit on the nose. Rich mouthfeel. Salted caramel, lovely malty oak notes, rich sherry, dry dark fruit, zesty orange peel, tangy, old school sherry bomb on the palate. Sherry, dry spices and dark fruit on a long finish.
Tasted on 25th Dec 2025 · Comments (0)
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Midleton Very Rare 2024, 40% abv
Rich honey, vanilla, pears, floral then light tropical fruit and citric spices on the nose. Smooth mouthfeel. More honey, lovely spices, some lime and pineapple on the palate. Delightful rich honey, vanilla and spices on a medium finish.
Tasted on 23rd Dec 2025 · Comments (0)
87
Kavalan Soloist Single Malt Sherry Cask, 59.4% abv
Sherry bomb, brown sugar, Xmas pudding, sherry/port, figs, plums, toffee on the nose. Sweet mouthfeel. Sherry galore, cocoa, toffee, cinnamon, dark fruit on the palate. (In your face - lacks subtlety. Trying too hard. Medium long finish.
Tasted on 22nd Dec 2025 · Comments (0)
74
Glen Keith 21 Years Old, Special Aged Release, 43% abv
Rich, mild tropical fruit, fruit and flower teeter-totter, light honey, gentle spices, peaches and pears on the nose. Smooth mouthfeel. Fulsome, dry spices, mild tropical fruit, vanilla, hint of ginger and a very wee musty note on the palate. Lighter honey and fruit on a medium finish.
Tasted on 21st Dec 2025 · Comments (0)
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