90
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
3
Appearance
3
Poncha Springs, Colorado
What Our Editors Thought
"Wafty bourbon nose with a wide reach—wet dog, damp forest, toasted cinnamon, vanillin. The sip pushes prune and fig touches, with rich esters underpinning dark chocolate."
What Our Panel Thought
"Barrel-forward with up-front vanilla, dark fruit, alcohol, bittersweet chocolate, toasted marshmallow. Sweet flavor, creamy, fading into bitterness and warmth. Aggressive barrel but with the malty bones to support it. Chocolate liqueur character. Big, unrefined, complex, and good for sharing."
What the Brewers Say
"Notes of bourbon, oak, chocolate, tobacco, and licorice."
Review printed in: Stout: More than Just Desserts (Oct-Nov 2020)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: August 19, 2020