Last summer I was in Acadia National Park and went to a bar in Southwest Harbor. I tried a Red MacGregor and man it tasted good. Maybe because I hiked a lot that day. Really good.

So back in CT i tried to find some and no one had it or heard of it. So I emailed the brewery in northern Scotland and eventually I got an email that first when from Scotland to Boston distributor then to Brooklyn distributor and then to me. And still no one sells in CT.

I was in West Springfield at a Costco and went to some big liquor store to get my son in college some 12 packs.- (hey he is 19). And low and behold- they had the whole Orkney lineup. Red MacGregor, Dark Island, Skull Splitter.

So if you ever see some try it.

had skull splitter....

what would you compare the red too?

Red MacGregor is in the same category as a Smithwicks but the Red i more bitter and more complex, This is some guys review from Beer Advocate that is a little over the top but describes it.


Ruby red and clear. An unusually white head (given the color of the beer) that was nice and foamy.

Bitter with a nice cherry taste that balanced very well with the malty backbone.

A touch thin, medium carbonation and a pleasant amount of lingering bitter cherry in the aftertaste

Probably my favorite Scottish Ale to date. Very enjoyable beer!

i was a big Smithwick's fan there for awhile

i'll give it a whirl

so your not a fan of Belhaven Scottish Ale i take it.