91
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Asheville, NC
What Our Editors Thought
“Expressive aromatics of bourbon and barrel soften into cherry, brown sugar, and dark chocolate cake batter. Viscous, deep, with roast and oak bridging toward sarsaparilla on the finish.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Subdued aroma of chocolate and some bourbon. Lightly caramel-malt background, with some roasted-malt character. Pleasing flavor, with a candy-like chocolate sweetness, rich vanilla, a balancing acidity, and a bit of volatile bourbon.”
What the Brewers Say
“Forged from Willet Rye barrels, then aged in fresh bourbon barrels.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 14, 2025