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.

Pure resin and dark bitter leafy hop. Pond water of the best kind.

Billy A. is drinking a Metric Tunnox by Glen Affric Brewery August 5, 2020

Nothing like a Tunnock's wafer, but packed with treacly caramel. Thick dark malt and even more treacle hides at the back. On the edge of sickly.

Billy A. is drinking a Dark Mild by BOXCAR August 5, 2020

Massively fruity, especially as it warms – concentrated blackcurrants and blackberries. That's all wrapped in dark chocolate, with a solid mild graininess in the background.

Billy A. is drinking an Elderberry Sour by Little Earth Project at Untappd at Home August 5, 2020

Excellent. Perfectly balanced acetic tartness, Berry sourness and tingling sherbet #bGBF

Billy A. is drinking a 20 Watt Moon by Verdant Brewing Co at Untappd at Home August 2, 2020

The palest hazy boi I’ve ever seen. Thick and juicy with sour citrus and a bit of mango.

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Annandale Distillery – a Lowlands revival