Annandale Archives – Spirited Matters

February 12, 2017

Annandale Distillery – a Lowlands revival

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.

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Billy A. is drinking a Racer 5 IPA® by Bear Republic Brewing Co. at The Manufactory Food Hall February 17, 2020
Mission: ‘fall asleep really fast on the plane’ continues! This is much better than I remember – stacks of grapefruit.
Billy A. is drinking a Cherry Rebus by Grimm Artisanal Ales at Mikkeller Bar San Francisco February 17, 2020
Stacks of tart cherry and little else. Fortunately, I like sour cherries.
Billy A. is drinking a Simcoe Dependent by Alvarado Street Brewery at Toronado February 17, 2020
Green and mulchy with a touch of tea.
Billy A. is drinking a Beatification by Russian River Brewing Company at Toronado February 17, 2020
A pair: one from 2019, one from 2017. The 19 is all fruit salad chews and rhubarb and custards; the 17 dry, tart and funky.
Billy A. is drinking a Toronado 30th Anniversary Ale by Russian River Brewing Company at Toronado February 16, 2020
Dry as a bone – the brett has done its work. Farmyards, horse blankets, general funk and a touch of fruit hiding at the back. Pretty brutal.