Colonel Custard's 2025 Christmas Ale
Black Isle Brewery in Munlochy, Highland, Scotland 🏴
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy Winter|
Score
7.01
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Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale
This year’s edition of Colonel Custard’s Christmas Ale is here. Smooth and full-bodied, with a deep ruby-red colour, its rich, warming aroma and festive full-on fruitcake flavour will get you in the festive spirit.
Black Isle; pioneering organic brewers since 1998 - and never without a dog! None loved more so than Tusker, a.k.a. Colonel Custard, our brewery terrier and top sales dog for 17 ½ years. After a lifetime of unswervingly loyal companionship attending festivals, bars, events and shows, we wanted to commemorate his huge canine contribution by brewing an annual Christmas strong Scotch Ale - small in stature but great in character. Drink now, or with a much-loved hound in years to come.
This year’s edition of Colonel Custard’s Christmas Ale is here. Smooth and full-bodied, with a deep ruby-red colour, its rich, warming aroma and festive full-on fruitcake flavour will get you in the festive spirit.
Black Isle; pioneering organic brewers since 1998 - and never without a dog! None loved more so than Tusker, a.k.a. Colonel Custard, our brewery terrier and top sales dog for 17 ½ years. After a lifetime of unswervingly loyal companionship attending festivals, bars, events and shows, we wanted to commemorate his huge canine contribution by brewing an annual Christmas strong Scotch Ale - small in stature but great in character. Drink now, or with a much-loved hound in years to come.
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7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
keg at cloisters .. dark brown thin tan lacing ...soft sweet caramel toffee fruit nose ...juicy sweet caramel toffee fruit ...soft bourbon ..soft sweet caramel toffee ..soft roast malts
Tried
on 14 Dec 2025
at 18:05
7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Dec 2025
at 20:18