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 ( 1772 )
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Tasting Notes: Aberfeldy: 12 Year
Aberfeldy: 12 Year (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 12 Year: 40% ABV)Visual: Pale gold with fast streaks from the spirit.Nose: Soft lime. Grain fields.... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Black Isle: 5-A-Day
Black Isle: 5-A-Day (Scotland: Fruit Session IPA: 3.5% ABV)Visual: Darkened yellow to brown. Very large off white bubbled head.Nose: Passion-fruit. Lightly... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Smoke and Barrels 2018: Islay Whisky
Wild Beer Co: Smoke and Barrels 2018: Islay Whisky (England: Smoked Dubbel: 7.4% ABV)Visual: Black. Opaque. Small bubbled carbonation. Caramel head with dark... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Northern Monk: Patron’s Project 10.02 DDH Raspberry Ripple...
Northern Monk: Patron’s Project 10.02 DDH Raspberry Ripple Doughnut IPA (England: IPA: 6.3% ABV)Visual: Very bitty filled dark apricot body. Large off white... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Cloudwater: Forest and Main: Wind Suit
Cloudwater: Forest and Main: Wind Suit (England: ESB: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Murky apricot to brown. Huge caramel brown mound of head that finally settles on late... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: Hallo Ich Bin Mikkeller Berliner Weisse – Alkoholfrei
Mikkeller: Hallo Ich Bin Mikkeller Berliner Weisse – Alkoholfrei (Denmark: Low alcohol Berliner Weisse: 0.1% ABV)Visual: Yellow to pale lemon body. Small bubble... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The Loch Fyne: The Living Cask 1745
The Loch Fyne: The Living Cask 1745 (Scottish Blended Malt Whisky: 43.6% ABV)Visual: Solid gold. Fast thick streaks.Nose: Pungent peat. Moss. Aubergine. Brown... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: To Øl: Sur Tangerine/Mosaic Lemonade Shandy
To Øl: Sur Tangerine/Mosaic Lemonade Shandy (Denmark: Shandy: 2.8% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow. Fast small bubbled carbonation. Medium sized loose white head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2018 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Firestone Walker: Leo Vs Ursus: Fortem
Firestone Walker: Leo Vs Ursus: Fortem (USA: IIPA: 8.2% ABV)Visual: Apricot colour with a light haze. Lots of small bubbled carbonation and a yellowed mound of... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2018 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Elements Of Islay: Peat
Elements Of Islay: Peat (Scottish Blended Malt Whisky: 45% ABV)Visual: Very pale with a greenish hint, very slow streaks come from the spirit.Nose: Medicinal.... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: Weird Weather Non-alcoholic
Mikkeller: Weird Weather Non-alcoholic (Denmark: Low Alcohol IPA: 0.3% ABV)Visual: Light hazy lemon to pineapple juice. Very large white bubbled head that leave... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Tullibardine: 225 Sauternes Finish
Tullibardine: 225 Sauternes Finish (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 43% ABV)Visual: Bright shining gold with fast, thick streaks coming from the... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Odyssey: Ego Wars: Simcoe Vs Wakatu
Odyssey: Ego Wars: Simcoe vs Wakatu (England: IPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy bruised apricot. Large brown to caramel touched head of loose bubbles.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Art Brew: Doppelbock
Art Brew: Doppelbock (UK: Doppelbock: 7.4% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Large Carmel brown touched looser bubbled creamy head.Nose: Malt chocolate.... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Cassels and Sons: Extra Pale Ale
Cassels and Sons: Extra Pale Ale (New Zealand: American Pale Ale: 4.9% ABV)Visual: Clear pale yellow with lots of small bubbled carbonation and a small... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Evil Twin: Prairie: Bible Belt Even More
Evil Twin: Prairie: Bible Belt Even More (USA: Imperial Stout: 13% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Large, small bubbled packed dark coffee froth brown head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Loka Polly: Citra Double IPA
Loka Polly: Citra Double IPA (Wales: IIPA: 8% ABV)Visual: Hazy bruised apricot to lemon. Large bubbled white head.Nose: Pineapple. Apple. Crisp hops. Light... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Elements Of Islay: OC5
Elements Of Islay: OC5 (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 59.8% ABV)Visual: Pale yellowed grain. Slow thick streaks from the spirit.Nose: Chilli pepper.... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Platinum XOP Ardbeg 1992
Douglas Laing: Platinum XOP Ardbeg 1992 (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 25 Year: 50.5% ABV)Visual: Very clear light grain with green touches. Fast, thick... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Clan Denny / Douglas Laing: North British : 1991
Clan Denny / Douglas Laing: North British : 1991 (Scottish Single Grain Whisky: 25 Year: 46.7% ABV)Visual: Very pale yellowed grain. Fast thick streaks from... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
