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.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years Old

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years Old, 40% abv

Rich, deep fruit aromas then whiff of caramel and smoke on the nose. Soft tangy dry fruity mouthfeel. Fulsome, dry, dusty fruit, spices, mild caramel on the palate. Straightforward, Dry and zesty medium finish.

75
Big Peat B.C. Edition

Big Peat B.C. Edition, 48% abv

Smoke, burnt cedar, lemons, honey and vanilla on the nose. Light peat, sooty honey mouthfeel. Citrus peat, mild liveliness, smoked caramelized pecans then soft dry smoke on the palate. Sweet soft citrus and smoke on a medium finish.

84
Palm Trees and a Tropical Breeze

Palm Trees and a Tropical Breeze, 53.5% abv

Rich, nutty, oak varnish, tropical fruit, vanilla, caramel and coconut aromas on the nose. Zesty tropical fruit syrup mouthfeel. Coconut, chili, papayas, honey, tangy pineapple and vanilla biscuits on the palate. Rich luscious tangy medium long finish.

88
Orkney Islands 2003 17 Years Old, Berry Brothers & Rudd

Orkney Islands 2003 17 Years Old, Berry Brothers & Rudd, 56.5% abv

Wildflowers, light peat and caramel varnish on the nose. Rich intense mouthfeel. Oak, fruit, honey, heather, mild spices, vanilla and more caramel on the palate. Fruit, toffee and light spices on a medium long finish.

85

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