91
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
2
Maplewood, Missouri
What Our Editors Thought
A dark, rich marshmallow nose is enveloping and deeply engaging with a solid bourbon-oak character in the background for depth. The sip is similarly decadent but refined, with a thoroughly sophisticated mix of dark chocolate, bourbon sweetness, and rich vanilla. The economy belies its sophistication, with a confidence that’s undeniable. It pushes the bass notes to excellent effect.
What Our Panel Thought
Aroma is dominated by leather, smoke, sherry, dusty almond skin. Flavor is almost port-like: saddle leather, vanilla, toffee, and molasses. Mouthfeel is rich.
What the Brewers Say
Aged in Rittenhouse and Willett Rye barrels with Madagascar vanilla beans.
Review printed in: Stouts for All Seasons (Oct-Nov 2019)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: September 18, 2019