93
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Lake Zurich, IL
What Our Editors Thought
“Refined dark caramel and chocolate aroma with a bit of licorice edge. Softer in the sip with a woody dark caramel note, incredibly smooth, with hints of toffee and baking spice.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Strong dark-chocolate aroma with boozy barrel character, raisins and figs. Deep burnt-caramel notes in the flavor, with a cutting chocolate-liqueur edge and a bit of coffee on the back. Super-sweet and viscous.”
What the Brewers Say
“Layers of fig syrup, tobacco, and warm bourbon tones over vanilla and deep wood character.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 5, 2025