Traquair House Traquair Jacobite Ale Traditional Ale at 8.2% ABV (C$3.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 500 ml, bottle date 30-Apr-2014)
Pours clear brown with a thin light beige head diminishing to a thin skim, no lacing. (3/5) Nose is toffee malt, dark fruit, spices, liquorice, dark chocolate, woody oak. (8/10) Taste is moderately strong sweet, mild bitter. (7/10) Full bodied, low carbonation and slightly syrupy. (4/5)
I’m not usually a fan of the Scottish styles, especially wee heavies, but this is a decent Traditional Ale. It’s sweet, hovering on the edge of cloying, but there’s a depth and complexity of flavour that saves it from being boring. It’s not something I’d choose for a go-to, but it’s definitely worth trying. (14/20)
My 146th from the 2010 Edition (140th from the 2013 edition), and 156th combining both editions.
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