Scoring Guidelines

Scoring Guidelines

NO THANKS  0-49Will not drink.
DESPERATION  50-59Will drink in desperation if there is nothing else to drink.
OKAY  60-69Will drink again; it's an okay tipple.
GOOD  70-79Will enjoy drinking again; at the high end they are very good.
GREAT  80-89Will drink with great pleasure.
WOW  90-99Will savour every drop.
Macallan Cask Strength

Macallan Cask Strength, 59.3% abv

Rich plum pudding, sherry dominant, raisins, Xmas cake, ginger, more sherry on the nose. Delightful sumptuous mouthfeel. Cocoa, chocolate, sweet ginger, sherry, rich, robust, luscious sensation, molasses, spicy plums, figs and dates on the palate. Simply harmonious on a long finish.

93
Laphroaig Blended Single Malts, Dave L. Smith

Laphroaig Blended Single Malts, Dave L. Smith, 48% abv

Fulsome, rich peat, wee coffee, honey, seaweed, and iodine on the nose. Smooth, soft, mellow mouthfeel. Rich, wet peat, iodine, brine, wee orange note, honey, licorice, and more tangy-sweet peat on the palate. Soft, rich, sweet peat on a medium long finish.

83
Dubh Glas Wee Rock Whisky Club

Dubh Glas Wee Rock Whisky Club, 72.4% abv

Pine and rye, caramel, spices, light floral aromas, then more pine needles on the nose. Soft, rich, intense mouthfeel. Calms down, zesty warm wet pine needles, soft rye notes, some honey and vanilla, spices on the palate. Zesty pine and rye on a long finish.

78
Aultmore Foggie Moss 18 Years Old

Aultmore Foggie Moss 18 Years Old, 46% abv

Caramel, sweet grasses, honey, flowers, spices, with an overall dry sensation on the nose. Dry mouthfeel. Flowers, dry spices, more sweet grass and floral notes moving to mild spices on the palate. Gentle medium finish.

79

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