M Jackson’s Scoring System

• 50's - These in all fairness were probably not meant to be bottled as a single malt. Lacking balance and character
• 60's - Suggest enjoyable but unexceptional malt
• 70's - Anything in 70’s especially beyond 75 is well worth tasting
• 80's - Distinctive and exceptional
• 90's - The truly great malts

Alternative Scoring System (Jim Murray)

• 0 -50  Nothing short of absolutely diabolical.
• 51-64 Nasty and well worth avoiding.
• 65-69 Very unimpressive indeed.
• 70-74 Usually drinkable but do not expect the earth to move.
• 75-79 Average and usually pleasant though sometimes flawed.
• 80-84 Good whisky worth trying.
• 85-89 Very good to excellent whisky definitely worth buying.
• 90-93 Brilliant.
• 94-97 Superstar whisky that gives us all a reason to live.
• 98-100 Better than anything I have ever tasted!