 PhillyBeer2112 (1842), Orange Park, Florida, USA
Nov 15, 2001 I’m giving it my first perfect score.
I was amazed at the wonderful malt
flavors, almost like a red wine.
Perfect balance, beautiful deep red/garnet
color. Rich aroma (yes, pretty close to the
SATB). This was actually served to me at room
temp (note: *not* cellar temp, *room* temp) and
it was wonderful, with all the various flavor
notes at their best, showing off the amazing
complexity of this beer.
Updating with more specifics: Dark cloudy brown, with thick dense head. Rich plummy aroma. Flavor full of dark fruit, figs and plums. Lingering warm and alcoholic finish. Not as stunning as my previous tasting, but I’ll leave the 5.0 score alone.
Prostman (1076), Pennsylvania, USA
May 30, 2002 Amazing!...Find it, but it, savor it.
mookie (43), Tacoland, Texas, USA
Feb 19, 2005 gentle roasted/smokey aroma. foam diminishes to a little. really nice brown color. great flavors of mild chocolate, tootsie roll, smoked malt and lingering bitterness. finishes dry and soft on the palate. my mouth has been bathed in some beautiful malt. classic!
dolemike1 (1105), Owings Mills, Maryland, USA
Jan 10, 2002 Damn. This was good. By far the best Scottish ale i have had. Amazing flavors of fruits and caramel/and butterscotch. Loved this one a lot.
hackleo (11), Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 21, 2001 One of the finest beers I’ve ever tasted. Strong butterscotch flavor/aroma - normally an off-flavor, it’s anything but in this brew. Caramel and toffee with a hint of chocolate blend in a beer with suprisingly drinkable body - not heavy or cloying. I obviously had a bottle that was in good condition. I will seek this beer out again!
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