Alcoholandaphorisms
A mix of tasting notes and musings on beer, whisky and the culture surround them. Dedicated to the drinks, both the great and terrible and the people we meet through enjoying them.
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Alcohol and Aphorisms
http://alcoholandaphorisms.wordpress.com/
A mix of tasting notes and musings on beer, whisky and the culture surround them. Dedicated to the drinks, both the great and terrible and the people we meet through enjoying them.
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Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Old Particular: Laphroaig 18 Year
Douglas Laing: Old Particular: Laphroaig 18 Year (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 18 Year: 48.4% ABV)Visual: Quite light grain gold.Viscosity: Slow thin... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bruichladdich: Octomore: 10 Years (2nd Release)
Bruichladdich: Octomore: 10 Years(2nd Release) (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 10 Year: 57.3% ABV)Visual: Dark gold.Viscosity: Very fast thick... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 40 Year
Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 40 Year (Scottish Blended Malt Whisky: 40 Year: 54.7% ABV0Visual: Custard gold.Viscosity: Slow thick streaks.Nose: Very... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Carn Mor: Caperdonich 1992
Carn Mor: Caperdonich 1992 (Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 24 Year: 58.9% ABV)Visual: Light gold.Viscosity: Very slow thick streaks.Nose: Clean and light. Citrus... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 21 Year Sherry Edition
Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 21 Year Sherry Edition (Scottish Blended Malt Whisky: 21 Year: 46.8% ABV)Visual: Dark gold.Viscosity: Very slow thick... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog Vs Cloudwater: New England IPA
Brewdog Vs Cloudwater: New England IPA (Scotland: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Pale cloudy coconut touched apricot juice look. Large white crisp bubbled head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2017 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Billionaire
Wild Beer Co: Billionaire (England: Imperial Stout: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Moderate caramel brown head.Nose: Salted caramel. Malt chocolate. Cocoa dust. Bean... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Coedo: Kyara
Coedo: Kyara (Japan: Pilsner: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow gold with moderate white head and no real carbonation.Nose: Malt caramel. Light nutty hops. Milky... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malt Musings: In Which I Actually Do Not Do a Set of Tasting Notes.
Hey everyone.Hope you are enjoying your drinks – was planning to do a new set of tasting notes here on Brewdog’s Born to Die 17/03/2017. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fantome: Chocolat
Fantome: Chocolat (Belgium: Saison: 8% ABV)Visual: Hazy darkened yellow to apricot with a large off white head and some sediment.Nose: Carrot and coriander.... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Tropic Thunder
Brewdog: Tropic Thunder (Scotland: Stout: 7% ABV)Visual: Black. Large creamy brown head.Nose: Mocha coffee. Choc orange. Orange juice. Kiwi. Slight cloying... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Chimay: White – Tripel
Chimay: White – Tripel (Belgium: Abbey Tripel: 8% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold. Large yellowed to white head. Moderate carbonation.Nose: Peppery. Wheaty. Dry.... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Theakston: Old Peculier
Theakston: Old Peculier (England: Old Ale: 5.6% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Inch of creamy brown froth that leaves suds.Nose: Lightly nutty. Earthy... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Buxton: Omnipollo: Original Rocky Road Ice Cream
Buxton: Omnipollo: Original Rocky Road Ice Cream (England: Imperial Porter: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Slight head on pour which quickly vanishes.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Breakfast Of Champignons
Wild Beer Co: Breakfast Of Champignons (England: Sour Ale: 4.1% ABV)Visual: Dark apricot skin colour. Settles to a thin white head a few seconds after pouring.... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Shepherd Neame: Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference: London Porter
Shepherd Neame: Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference: London Porter (England: Porter: 5% ABV)Visual: Black. Creamy inch of mounded brown froth.Nose: Grated... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kees: Barrel Project 06/2016
Kees: Barrel Project 06/2016 (Netherlands: Barley Wine: 12% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Thin off white head.Nose: Creamy vanilla and very evident... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewski Brewing: Persiko Feber IPA
Brewski Brewing: Persiko Feber IPA (Sweden: IPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Lemon juice colour. Moderate white head. Moderate carbonation.Nose: Peach. Slight musty hop... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Hop Shot
Brewdog: Hop Shot (Scotland: IIPA: 22% ABV)Visual: Apricot colour, some bubbles. No real head. Mild amounts of carbonation.Nose: Peach. Musty hops. Kiwi.... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wadworth: 6X
Wadworth: 6X (England: Bitter: 4.3% ABV)Visual: Ruby brown. Creamy inch of slightly browned froth that leaves suds.Nose: Caramel. Lemony hops. Creamy. Light... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK