Appalachian Jolly Scot

Years ago, I went to the Appalacian Brewing Company with a few friends, and I remember we got a sampler of their beers.  That was before I really got into beer, though, so I wasn't really paying attention to the aromas and flavors.  I remember thinking most of the ones I tried were pretty decent, but I couldn't remember anything more specific than that.  ABC's Jolly Scot is one of the beers that I tried back then, but since I can't remember whether I liked it, I got a bottle to retry:

Vittles:
Strong Scotch Ale
5.9% abv
18 IBU

Score:
Appearance: 8/10
Aroma: 20/25
Taste: 35/40
Mouthfeel: 7/10
Style: 5/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 83/100

Impression:
It pours out pretty well, but the head starts thinning and falling almost immediately, so not much on the retention front.  The aroma is sweet, toasty, malty, and a little nutty, with some earthiness and fruitiness lurking in the background.  The flavors mostly follow suit, and some caramel and cracker/biscuit flavors join in.  There's also a bit of a metallic twang at first which slowly faded as the beer warmed.  I also picked up on some toffee and dark chocolate flavors with the warming.  The mouthfeel was on the thin side, and moderate carbonation levels brought a mild sting.  There isn't anything overly impressive about Jolly Scot, but it is a decent representation of a Scotch ale.

Cheers!