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.
Glenlossie 2012 12 Years Old, Signatory Vintage

Glenlossie 2012 12 Years Old, Signatory Vintage, 57.1% abv

Rich, round, candied melons, dry soft fruit aromas, then buttery on the nose. Rich, sweet mouthfeel. Lovely spices, honey, vanilla, pears on the palate. Soft, rich, smooth, gentle spices on a medium finish.

85
SMWS 8.47 Slippers 'n' Chill

SMWS 8.47 Slippers 'n' Chill, 48% abv

Sherry, sweet spices, red fruit, raspberry creams on the nose. Rich, fruity mouthfeel. Creamy, sherry, soft delightful spices, raspberries, oranges on the palate. Soft, fruity, sherry, and gentle spices on a medium finish.

86
Holyrood Ambir

Holyrood Ambir, 49.8% abv

Round, rich, soft light caramel, pears, then red fruit, sweet cherries, and a fresh sensation on the nose. Spicy fruit mouthfeel. Lovely red fruit compote, icing sugar, dry soft herbs, gentle spices with a touch of caramel on the palate. Red fruit and spices on a medium finish.

81
Powers Three Swallows

Powers Three Swallows, 43.2% abv

Vanilla, apples, mild cinnamon, wee honey on the nose. Mild, spicy mouthfeel. Apples, spice notes, then vanilla and cinnamon on the palate. Straightforward/simple. Spices dominate a medium finish.

72

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