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.
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
Mantha Collection, Single Barrel

Mantha Collection, Single Barrel, 46.5% abv

Dry, light sweet rye aromas on the nose. Alcohol a bit overpowering on the mouthfeel. Young, simple, rough with some rye and cereal notes on the palate.

58
Dunrobin's Beaver Dram Canadian Rye Port Wood Finish

Dunrobin's Beaver Dram Canadian Rye Port Wood Finish, 46% abv

Cinnamon, dry port, hint of rye and lovely spices on the nose. Sweet spicy mouthfeel. Caramel emerges, dry rich spices, some dark fruit and tannins on the palate. Straightforward. Spices and toffee on a medium finish.

76
Kinsip Headland's Hearth

Kinsip Headland's Hearth, 46% abv

Soft, dry, herbal and floral aromas on the nose. Gentle creamy mouthfeel. Savoury, sweet grassy, caramel with a minor edge on the palate. Herbal grassy and savoury medium finish.

73

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