4 of the Best Scotch Ales, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

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Solemn Oath Brewery The Telegraph (91)

“Layers of caramel, dried fruit, and nuts balanced by a subtle earthy hop presence, full body, and prominent alcohol warmth.”

O.H.S.O. Brewery - Gilbert Fruity Pebbles Knights of Windsor (92)

“Wee heavy aged in ex-bourbon maple syrup barrels with cinnamon bark, vanilla beans, natural fruit flavors.”

Mickey Finn's Brewery Wee Heavy (96)

“Intensely malty with notes of caramelized sugar, port, toasted bread, roasted nut.”

Good Land Brewing Co. 120 Shilling (96)

“BA Scotch ale. Flavors of dark fruit, sweet caramel, oak.”