Orkney - Skull Splitter

Skull Splitter is Orkney's strongest ale: which is named after Thorfinn Einarsson who was the 7th Viking Earl of Orkney.  Sophisticated, satiny smooth with a deceptively light character, it is a tribute to a  colorful forbear.  On the nose, this strong beer has a fruity malt character, with hints of dark fruit, spicy hop, dates and figs.  On the palate, rich and complex with sweet toasted malt, molasses, fresh and dried fruit and hints of warming spices.

The ABV is 8.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Scotch Ale/ Wee Heavy
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tumbler, Snifter or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 330ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Copper in color, a tan head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Sweet, malty and fruity (dark fruits).
Taste - Malty, molasses and a hint of fruit.  The taste is a bit off.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation, full body, a slight light burn.
Drinkable - Strange taste, hard to categorize.  This bottle might have been light-struck or just past its shelf life.  For now I'm grading this brew a C+, I will search out another bottle and update the review.

This beer pairs with strong cheese, pate' or red meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of  C+
BeerAdvocate Rating =A-
Ratebeer Rating =95