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.
Côte des Saints, Premium Cask Strength

Côte des Saints, Premium Cask Strength, 57.3% abv

Fulsome, rich, vanilla, deep caramel and fruit aromas, pears, apples, then honey-laden floral perfume on the nose. Luscious spicy mouthfeel. Thick, rich, honey. flowers, delightful intensity, caramel, luscious sensation, soft supporting spices and more honey on the palate. Just delightful. Lingering honey, flowers, and caramel on a long finish.

88
Peter McAulson's Single Malt, Oshlag Distillery

Peter McAulson's Single Malt, Oshlag Distillery, 43% abv

Dry caramel, fruit, vanilla, and light floral aromas on the nose. Light spicy mouthfeel. Initially zesty, a bit thin, honey, vanilla, and flowers on the palate. Zestiness continues with spice notes on a medium finish.

69
Cirka Monarque

Cirka Monarque, 43% abv

Acorns initially, then general nuttiness, fruit, and floral aromas, dry vanilla cardboard on the nose. Soft, rich, spicy mouthfeel. Rich, light spices, lovely nuttiness on the palate. Simple but pleasant, easy drinking.

73
Rosemont Distillerie de Montréal, Édition Limitée, 5 ans

Rosemont Distillerie de Montréal, Édition Limitée, 5 ans, 45% abv

Floral, light soft spices, mild honey and vanilla, sweet light ginger on the nose. Spicy mouthfeel. Spices, flowers, dry honey and vanilla, solid, well-balanced with lovely intensity on the palate. Spices and sweet notes on a medium finish.

74

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