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.
Macaloney Peat Project Portugese Red Wine Barrique

Macaloney Peat Project Portugese Red Wine Barrique, 57% abv

Soft dry red berries, gentle tannins then some smoke on the nose. Gentle at first the tingling fruity mouthfeel. Red fruit emerges followed by a hint of licorice, mild fruit laden peat on the palate. Well balanced. Straightforward - not complex. Soft tingling fruity medium finish..

77
Canadian Club 20 Years Old

Canadian Club 20 Years Old, 40% abv

Sweet corn, light caramel, lovely presence with honey aromas on the nose. Sweet tangy mouth feel. Loads of sweet corn, then caramel, rich sensation with spice undertones on the palate. Well balanced. Delightful easy drinking rich dram. Sweet luscious rich, honey and spices on a medium finish.

86
SMWS 70.53 Fragile Fruits and Floaty Flowers, 14 Year Old

SMWS 70.53 Fragile Fruits and Floaty Flowers, 14 Year Old, 57.3% abv

Rich, heady floral aromas, thick honey, tropical fruit, vanilla, sweet oak and a dry sensation on the nose. Tingling mouthfeel. Intense fruit, zesty orange and lemon peel, sweet spices with ever present floral notes on the palate. Lovely sweet, citrusy, floral notes on a medium finish.

85
North of 7 Cask 25, 7 Years Old

North of 7 Cask 25, 7 Years Old, 65.2% abv

Acorns, caramel, intense but smooth, oaky with spice aromas on the nose. Intense mouthfeel. Intensity continues but softens to reveal lovely caramel, spices and malty notes on the palate. Delightful intensity, well balanced with rich caramel notes on a long finish,

85

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