5.9

Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Deadication brew to the former Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov - he of the 'cocktail' fame born on this day. This brew is a cocktail of sorts, its strength isn't so much a problem, it's well hidden by the blackcurrant, but this itself is on the rich side of sourness, and a little too much so for my liking.

7

Can from Morrisons; opaque purple pour with a creamy pink head, aroma has blackcurrant and lactose, taste has light sourness, dark fruits, some vanilla, lactose sweetness.

8

Oof, danger juice alert. Sharp, tart, fruity, full mouthfeel. Does not in any way taste 8%...

7.3

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Can split at the CBJ tasting, thanks to Kenneth, 03/07/24.
Hazed cherry red topped with a crimson cap that retains well.
Nose is tangy berry fruit esters, damp straw, berry pips, hedgerow.
Taste comprises mixed berry compote, bitter sweet berries, herb, damp straw.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a light puckering rasp.
Okay sour if typically overly sweet by VC.

6

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5

Sampled from tap, listed as 8 % abv. Pours a slushi dark purple red. Large pink head. Very stable. Scent is black urgent candy, harsh earthyness underneath. Taste is mildly tart, very earthy, super loud fruityness. Medium sweetness. Slushi mouth feel.

8

Can home 3024-05-09 Göteborg New rating 4,3 old 4,2 Sample Wee Vault 2013-12-13 Edinburgh AR: rich kriek, sour, wee wine AP: dark bourbon red, big off-white head F: rich kriek, sour, wee wine