Reviews are based on the the below five categories making up out of 100 total:

  1. Nose

  2. Palate

  3. Finish

  4. Overall (Perceived value based on the price of the bottle will affect this figure)

  5. Value Multiplier:

    1. Value: 91-100 (Add 5 points to overall)

    2. Value: 80-90 (Add 2 points to overall)

    3. Value 61-79 (No change)

    4. Value 40-60 (Subtract 2 points from overall)

    5. Value 0-39 (Subtract 5 points from overall)

The ratings will be defined within the following ranges:

100: Does this exist? Do I have any money left? 96-99: Outstanding pour, a unicorn, hard to come by. Near perfect.
90-95: Damn good pour, I'm smitten
85-89: A very good pour, will definitely grab another when its empty
80-84: Pretty solid pour, everyday drinker depending on value
75-79: Solid pour, will sip from time to time
70-74: Down the middle average, safe if you will
65-69: Below Average, a (possibly) great choice for cocktails
64-60: Poor, A gift for the college student in your life 60 and Below: Drain Cleaner or Wound Disinfectant