Alcoholandaphorisms
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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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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.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1746 )
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Tasting Notes: Northern Monk: Nomad Clan: Patrons Project: 2.07 Bare Bones
Northern Monk: Nomad Clan: Patrons Project: 2.07 Bare Bones (England: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon juice – nigh opaque. Large loose white bubbled... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Game Of Thrones: House Baratheon: Royal Lochnagar 12
Game Of Thrones: House Baratheon: Royal Lochnagar 12 (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 12 Year: 40% ABV)Visual: Apricot skin to gold. Fast, thick... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Tiny Rebel: Big Drop: Imperial Mocha Vanilla Shot Stout
Tiny Rebel: Big Drop: Imperial Mocha Vanilla Shot Stout (Wales: Low abv Stout: 0.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Large beige head.Nose: Milky coffee. Massive... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Cotswolds: Single Malt Whisky
Cotswolds: Single Malt Whisky (English Single Malt Whisky: 46% abv)Visual: Pale darkened gold. Very slow but thick streaks come from the spirit.Nose: Strong... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wychwood: Harper’s: Medusa
Wychwood: Harper’s: Medusa (England: ESB: 5% ABV)Visual: Dark chestnut brown to red clear body. Good sized beige to caramel tight bubbled head.Nose: Malt... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Hair Of The Dog: Binkie Claws: Almond Bourbon Barrel...
De Molen: Hair Of The Dog: Binkie Claws: Almond Bourbon Barrel Aged (Netherlands: Barley Wine: 11.2% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Opaque. Thin caramel... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasing Notes: O/O: 50/50 Enigma- Nelson Sauvin
O/O: 50/50 Enigma- Nelson Sauvin (Sweden: IPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Dark apricot. Large mounded yellowed head that leaves suds.Nose: Wheat. Apricot. Lightly tart.... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lagavulin: Feis Ile 2018: 18 Year
Lagavulin: Feis Ile 2018: 18 Year ( Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 18 Year: 53.9% ABV)Visual: Pale gold. Slow thin streaks come from the spirit.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Het Uiltje: Wingman
Het Uiltje: Wingman (Netherlands: Witbier: 6% ABV)Visual: Cloudy dark lemon juice. Thin white head.Nose: Lemon juice. Fresh watermelon. Paprika dusting. Fresh... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brora: Silent Stills: 18 Year
Brora: Silent Stills: 18 Year (Scotland Highland Single Malt Whisky: 18 Year: 52.9% ABV)Visual: Pale gold. Very slow puckering forms into thin streaks from the... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Northern Monk: Evil Twin: Even More Death
Northern Monk: Evil Twin: Even More Death (England: Imperial Stout: 12% ABV)Visual: Black. Massive brown creamy head.Nose: Coconut macaroons. Milky chocolate.... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Yeastie Boys: Cigar City: Brewing With Wayne
Yeastie Boys: Cigar City: Brewing With Wayne (New Zealand: Lichtenhainer : 4.5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon juice to apricot. Large white to off white head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The GlenAllachie: Cask Strength: Batch 2: 10 Year
The GlenAllachie: Cask Strength: Batch 2: 10 Year (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 10 Year: 54.8% ABV)Visual: Bright gold. Spirit comes down in a slow,... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: La Trappe: Dubbel Special Edition 2018
La Trappe: Dubbel Special Edition 2018 (Netherlands: Dubbel: 8% ABV)Visual: Dark brown. Good sized frothy beige head.Nose: Orange zest. Peppery. Malt... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Heaven Hill: Mellow Corn
Heaven Hill: Mellow Corn (USA: Straight Corn Whiskey: 50% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Thick fast streaks come from the spirit. Nose: Vanilla. Buttery popcorn. Gentl... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Said & Done – Bowmore Barrel Aged
De Molen: Said & Done – Bowmore Barrel Aged (Netherlands: Imperial Stout: 10.4% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Viscous. Thin brown head.Nose: Salted caramel. Sour... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: First Chop: Syl Black IPA
First Chop: Syl Black IPA (England: Black IPA: 6.2% ABV)Visual: Black. Black-cherry red hints at the edges. Moderate sized brown head. Some evident... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Garage: J Wakefield: Dark Times and Difficult Places
Garage: J Wakefield: Dark Times and Difficult Places (Spain: Berliner Weisse: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy strawberry yogurt colour. Thin white dash of a head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Jackdaw: Zwarte Draak
Jackdaw: Zwarte Draak (Sweden: Belgian Strong Ale: 14% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Thin to moderate sized brown head. Still main body.Nose: Smoked ham... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Firestone Walker: Luponic Distortion: Vol 11
Firestone Walker: Luponic Distortion: Vol 11 (USA: IPA: 5.9% ABV)Visual: Light pale yellow. Medium white head. Some small bubbled carbonation.Nose: Guava.... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
