Beer Information and Tasting Notes
By Jeff Evans
82
- Nose
- Mellow and whisky-like over smooth dark chocolate and a touch of toffee.
- Palate
- Sweet malt is quickly countered by bitter dark chocolate that has a slightly powdery texture. Tangy oak notes emerge and there's a whisky tingle on the tongue.
- Finish
- Bitter chocolate and coffee, with tangy oak adding to the dryness.
- Comment
- Another great offering from the Ola Dubh range.
Harviestoun's Old Engine Oil has been aged this time in 18-year-old whisky casks.
By Sally Toms
80
- Nose
- Decidedly different. Meaty. Burnt. Maybe burnt roast dinner including the onions left in the pan for the gravy. A whiff of smoke from a peat fire. Rubber and stewed
plums. A hint of whisky but without the alcoholic high notes.
- Palate
- Mouthfilling but light.
- Finish
- Balanced. Leaves a light after taste of dry, roasted malt and very light peatsmoke, like you've been drinking coffee in a room with a peat fire.
- Comment
- Unusual one this, and very drinkable indeed. Clever.