Scoring Guidelines
Scoring Guidelines
| NO THANKS 0-49 | Will not drink. |
| DESPERATION 50-59 | Will drink in desperation if there is nothing else to drink. |
| OKAY 60-69 | Will drink again; it's an okay tipple. |
| GOOD 70-79 | Will enjoy drinking again; at the high end they are very good. |
| GREAT 80-89 | Will drink with great pleasure. |
| WOW 90-99 | Will savour every drop. |
Dalwhinnie 15 Years Old, 43% abv
Light, fresh, floral, vanilla, some caramel, and honey on the nose. Light, gentle mouthfeel. Flowers, honey, vanilla, nice presence, well-balanced, lovely spices with a touch of ginger on the palate. Flowers, honey, and spices on a medium finish. Very pleasant and easy drinking.
Tasted on 29th Apr 2026 · Comments (0)
79
Archives Dragonfly, 2010 14 Years Old, 10th Anniversary Heads and Tails, (Laphroaig + ?), 51.3% abv
Honey, peat, melons, vanilla, sweet earthiness, rich sweet creosote, and caramel on the nose. Sweet peaty mouthfeel. Lovely honey-coated peat, sweet tar, spices, melons, vanilla, oolong tea and herbs with delightful citrus notes throughout on the palate. Sweet tar, peat, seaweed and honey on a medium finish.
Tasted on 27th Apr 2026 · Comments (0)
87
Decadent Dram, Sideburn, Heads and Tails 10th Anniversary Blended Malt Scotch, 56.3% abv
Caramel, rich vanilla syrup, loads of honey, then soft ginger on the nose. Sweet, zesty, spicy mouthfeel. Soft, rich intensity, honey, gentle floral notes, soft spices, some ginger and white pepper on the palate. Well balanced. Spices, honey, and flowers on a medium finish.
Tasted on 27th Apr 2026 · Comments (0)
86
Glen Grant 2003 20 Years Old, Edition no 9, Whisky Sponge, 57.8% abv
Caramel, burnt maple syrup, honey, vanilla, crepes suzettes, icing sugar on the nose. Lovely, sweet, intense mouthfeel. Rich, thick, vanilla, honey, whole wheat pancakes, more honey, and soft spices on the palate. Overall a luscious sensation on a medium-long finish.
Tasted on 27th Apr 2026 · Comments (0)
88