Annandale Archives – Spirited Matters

With distilleries popping up across Scotland, it’s no longer uncommon to visit one that is shiny and new. One of those shiny newbies is a bit different to the rest, with almost 200 years of history behind it – Annandale Distillery.

Why do these beers always taste minty? Probably from the herbs. And the mint...

Billy A. is drinking a Crystallography by Cloudwater Brew Co. at Untappd at Home January 15, 2021

Well balanced between fruit and big bitter hop.

Billy A. is drinking a Foraged - Summer 2017 by Lost Industry at Untappd at Home January 3, 2021

I was meant to try this a couple of months after the last one. 2.5 years later, it’s still all about the rhubarb, although it’s much softer, elderflower poking out between the fruity spikes and an almost cherry-like note that’s developed. Excellent.

Billy A. is drinking a BrewDog VS Evil Twin - Roaster Coaster by BrewDog USA at Untappd at Home December 27, 2020

Big dark chocolate notes with some fruity coffee notes on the background. Really very good.

Billy A. is drinking a Death By Caribbean Chocolate Cake 2020 by Siren Craft Brew at Untappd at Home December 25, 2020

Bitter chocolate backbone with a big coconutty Amburana hit up front. Loads of ginger cake and vanilla ice cream. Sweet, but not overly so. The Amburana is a bit over the top, but it’s otherwise rather good.

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Annandale Distillery – a Lowlands revival