97
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Chicago, Illinois
What Our Editors Thought
"Sharp, inky nose underpinned by light caramel. More action in the sip—bold, assertive barrel over a base stout with layers of dark malt, caramel, and thoughtful sweetness. Exquisite and enduring."
What Our Panel Thought
"Big whiskey barrel up front; notes of toffee, caramel, milk chocolate, and barrel-vanilla. Flavor is milk chocolate, fading into moderate bitterness and palate-cleansing alcohol. Rich and boozy."
What the Brewers Say
"Flavors of cocoa, fudge, vanilla, caramel, almond, plus leather and tobacco."
Review printed in: Stout: More than Just Desserts (Oct-Nov 2020)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: August 19, 2020