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Orkney Brewery Skull Splitter
Orkney Brewery’s Skull Splitter is a quintessential Wee Heavy, offering a sophisticated and satiny smooth sensory experience. It presents a deep wine-like complexity, leading with rich aromas of bready-toasty malt, caramel, and toffee. This 8.5% ale reveals layers of fresh and dried fruits, specifically notes of plums and raisins, intertwined with a subtle, warm exotic spice. The palate is dominated by thick, caramelized sugar and malt depth, balanced by a gentle grainy roast and a smooth alcohol warmth. Its full-flavored character and refined fruitiness make it a luxurious digestif, finishing with a lingering, mellow sweetness and a sophisticated, velvety mouthfeel.
Appearance. Light copper to dark brown with deep ruby highlights; clear brilliance. Features a large, tan-colored head and prominent legs visible on the glass due to the high alcohol content.
Aroma. High intensity with a strong bready-toasty malt focus; rich notes of caramel, toffee, and toasted breadcrumbs. Moderate dark fruit esters resembling raisins and plums are present alongside a subtle wine-like complexity and a hint of exotic spice.
Taste. Rich and full on the palate with initial impressions of sweet malt, toffee, and caramelized sugar. Mid-palate flavors of dried fruits and plums are balanced by a hint of grainy roast in the finish. Hop bitterness is low, allowing a sweet to medium-dry finish with a clean, warming alcohol presence.
Mouthfeel. Full-bodied with a thick, chewy, and satiny smooth viscosity. Carbonation is moderate. A smooth, well-integrated alcohol warmth provides a sophisticated glow without any harshness.
Sensory Profile.
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The Real Ale Store
Orkney Skull Splitter
A rich fruity wine-like complexity on the palate includes fresh and dried fruits, warm exotic spice ...and light summer citrus fruits. Sophisticated, satiny smooth with a deceptively light character.
£3.75
Orkney Skull Splitter - The Real Ale Store 
£3.75
The Real Ale Store products
A rich fruity wine-like complexity on the palate includes fresh and dried fruits, warm exotic spice and light summer citrus fruits. Sophisticated, satiny smooth with a deceptively light character.
Fountainhall Wines
Orkney Skullsplitter - Scotch Ale 330ml
Fountainhall Wines, Aberdeen and Stonehaven is an independent family business. Our shops specialise ...in beer, wine, whisky and other spirits for local and mainland UK delivery.
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Orkney Skullsplitter - Scotch Ale 330ml - Fountainhall Wines
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Fountainhall Wines, Aberdeen and Stonehaven is an independent family business. Our shops specialise in beer, wine, whisky and other spirits for local and mainland UK delivery.
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