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.
Cirka Monarque

Cirka Monarque, 43% abv

Acorns initially, then general nuttiness, fruit, and floral aromas, dry vanilla cardboard on the nose. Soft, rich, spicy mouthfeel. Rich, light spices, lovely nuttiness on the palate. Simple but pleasant, easy drinking.

73
Rosemont Distillerie de Montréal, Édition Limitée, 5 ans

Rosemont Distillerie de Montréal, Édition Limitée, 5 ans, 45% abv

Floral, light soft spices, mild honey and vanilla, sweet light ginger on the nose. Spicy mouthfeel. Spices, flowers, dry honey and vanilla, solid, well-balanced with lovely intensity on the palate. Spices and sweet notes on a medium finish.

74
Grand Démenagement Pembroke Organique

Grand Démenagement Pembroke Organique, 43% abv

Dry flowers, honey, vanilla and spices on the nose. Light spicy mouthfeel. Floral notes, spices, dry vanilla and mild lemon zest on the palate. Straightforward. Flowers and lemon zest on a medium finish.

72
Distillerie des Appalaches La Bordée, Maple Whisky

Distillerie des Appalaches La Bordée, Maple Whisky, 40% abv

Rhubarb, spicy strawberries, red fruit, and an overall sweet, thick sensation. Round sweet mouthfeel. Stewed strawberries in light maple syrup, loads of red fruit, very sweet (almost cloying) then ginger notes on the palate. Medium finish. (A desert dram.)

68

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