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.
Lindores Abbey MCDXIV

Lindores Abbey MCDXIV, 46% abv

Honeycomb, sweet light herbal aromas and vanilla on the nose. Soft spicy mouthfeel. Dry, sweet hay, dried flowers, mild spices, white pepper, tannins, touch of sherry and anise on the palate. Sweet and gentle spices on a medium finish.

77
Lindores Abbey Aqua Vitae

Lindores Abbey Aqua Vitae, 40% abv

Lovely sweet spices, honey, orchard fruit, licorice and soft spice aromas on the nose. Sweet spicy mouthfeel. Tingling, spicy, dry herbal sensation on the palate. Sweet spice driven medium finish.

74
Canadian Club Invitation 15 Years Old, Sherry Cask

Canadian Club Invitation 15 Years Old, Sherry Cask, 42% abv

Caramel, red fruit, dry with soft sherry aromas on the nose. Smooth rich mouthfeel. Smooth, rich red fruit notes followed by sherry and caramel on the palate. Sweet, rich medium finish. Very pleasant.

78
Forty Creek Cherry Wood Reserve

Forty Creek Cherry Wood Reserve, 45% abv

Fruit then spices and caramel greet the nose. Soft sweet mouthfeel. Pleasant richness, tannins, sweet caramel notes, some spices and a suggestion of crème brûlé on the palate. Oaky notes on a medium finish.

76

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