87
Alan
“The Old Wise One”
“Stewed orchard fruit and a whisper of smoke. The whisper is the point.”
82
Steve
“The New Blood”
“A bonfire in a jam jar. Brilliant, but it shouts.”
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Both scores stand · They always do
Gentleman's Disagreement
Some bottles split the family. When Steve and Alan disagree, we don't average the scores or pretend it didn't happen — we publish both verdicts and let them argue in public. Both scores stand. They always do.
87
Alan
“The Old Wise One”
“Stewed orchard fruit and a whisper of smoke. The whisper is the point.”
82
Steve
“The New Blood”
“A bonfire in a jam jar. Brilliant, but it shouts.”
Both scores stand · They always do
89
Steve
“The New Blood”
“It tastes like a harbour. That's the compliment, Alan.”
74
Alan
“The Old Wise One”
“Too much funk for my palate. It tastes like a harbour.”
Both scores stand · They always do