Scottish & Newcastle Breweries PLC Scotland Editors' Rating 6.5 Look (0-1) 0.6 Aroma (0-2) 0.9 Taste (0-5) 3.6 General Impression (0-2) 1.4

Blended red-brown-black color is intriguing though populated with short, lonely strings of bubbles. A healthy suggestion of apples and alcohol pokes through the pronounced musty odor. Thick and hearty, the strong malt leads to an enjoyably creamy mouthfeel. Taste is sweet and buttery, with a vague touch of fruitiness. The hidden pleasures of this heavy-weight scotch ale whisk you away to the mist-shrouded moors of the Scottish Highlands. The pungent, syrupy finish sits heavily on the taste buds. Darkly piquant and brawny, this beer is clearly not for everyone.