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
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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: Ailsa Bay – Eponymous Bottling
Ailsa Bay – Eponymous bottling (Scottish Lowland Single Malt Whisky: 48.9% ABV)Visual: Clear yellowed gold.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Big smoke. Chines... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Berliner Kindl: Weisse
Berliner Kindl: Weisse (Germany: Berliner Weisse: 3.0% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice. Large white head.Nose: Musty and oats, yet tart feeling. Slight... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Dochter Van De Korenaar: Peated Oak Aged Embrasse
De Dochter Van De Korenaar: Peated Oak Aged Embrasse (Belgium: Belgian Strong Ale: 10% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black.Nose: Malt chocolate. Smoked meat.... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Odyssey: Imperial Hop Zombie Blood
Odyssey: Imperial Hop Zombie Blood (England: IIPA: 9.2% ABV)Visual: Deep black cherry red. Thin off white head.Nose: Cherry pocked biscuits. Clean hop... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2017 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Black Sheep: Black Sheep Ale
Black Sheep: Black Sheep Ale (England: Bitter: 4.4% ABV)Visual: Yellowed brown. Clear. Still. Small grey head.Nose: Earthy. Caramel sweetness. Palma violets.... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Spencerfield Spirits Company: Sheep Dip: Blended Malt
Spencerfield Spirits Company: Sheep Dip: Blended Malt (Scottish Blended Malt Whisky: 40% ABV)Visual: Deep gold.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Honey and... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Self Assembly Pope
Brewdog: Self Assembly Pope (Scotland:Imperial Porter: 7.4% ABV)Visual: Black. Large creamy brown head.Nose: Coconut macaroons. Rye bourbon. Very milky coffee.... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: That Boutique-y Whisky Company: Laphroaig 12 Year Old
That Boutique-y Whisky Company: Laphroaig 12 Year Old (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 12 Year: 52.4% ABV)Visual: Pale clear and light, just slightly gold... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Magic Rock: Cigar City: Wayniac IPA
Magic Rock: Cigar City: Wayniac IPA (England: IPA: 6.4% ABV)Visual: Hazy browned apricot. Very large yellowed white head of creamy bubbles. Lots of sediment as... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Independent Spirit: Left Handed Giant: Black Angus
Independent Spirit: Left Handed Giant: Black Angus (England: Imperial Stout: 9.1% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Brown bubbles at the edges but only a thin grey... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Tiny Rebel: Stay Puft
Tiny Rebel: Stay Puft (Wales: Porter: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Moderate creamy brown head.Nose: Chocolate milkshake. Creamy. Kind of marshmallow like.... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wychwood (Marstons): Bah Humbug
Wychwood (Marstons): Bah Humbug (England: English Strong Ale: 5.0%)Visual: Reddened mahogany brown. Lots of small bubbled carbonation. Browned inch of a... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: York: Guzzler
York :Guzzler (England: Golden Ale: 4.0% ABV)Visual: Clear bright gold. Lots of small bubbled carbonation. Large yellowed mound of a head.Nose: Floral. Wheaty.... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Rye Hammer
Brewdog: Rye Hammer (Scotland: IPA: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Light clear yellow. Good sized white bubbled head. Some small bubbled carbonation.Nose: Rye crackers.... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Jura: Tastival
Jura: Tastival (Scottish Island Single Malt Whisky: 14 Year: 51% ABV)Visual: Bronzed gold.Viscosity: Quite slow thick streaks.Nose: Treacle toffee. Cinnamon.... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: St Austell: Proper Black
St Austell: Proper Black (England: Black IPA: 6% ABV)Visual: Black. Large browned creamy head. Still.Nose: Milky coffee. Kiwi. Slight roasted air. Slight... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Spencerfield Spirit Co: Pig’s Nose
Spencerfield Spirit Co: Pig’s Nose (Blended Scottish Whisky: 40% ABV)Visual: Bright gold.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Shredded wheat. Hint of smoke.... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Schneider and Sohn: Aventinus: 2013 Vintage Release
Schneider and Sohn: Aventinus: 2013 Vintage Release (Germany: Weizen Bock: 8.2% ABV)Visual: Deep brown, with overripe banana colour at the edges. Creamy... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Independent Spirit: Arran
Independent Spirit: Arran (Scottish Island Single Malt Whisky: 17 Years: 58.7% ABV)Visual: Quite light grain to gold.Viscosity: Generally slow thin puckering,... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mad Dog: It’s All Propaganda
Mad Dog: It’s All Propaganda (Wales: Black IPA: 5% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown. Large creamy heads. Not quite opaque in body.Nose: Bitter cocoa. Light charred... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK