750ml bottle pours a watery, opaque black with some lacing beige head. Nose isn’t great, stale coffee, raisin, chile. Flavor is a little better, cola, chocolate, raisins, prickly, ancho chile. Full, sweet finish.

Rich, strong dark espresso nose. Dark brown, thin yellow head. Tangy, sweet coffee and oak flavor. Medium body, lasting oak finish. No chocolate discernible but the tanginess must be coming from the chocolate. Bourbon not noticeable either, which is good for me. Very nicely crafted.

Served on draft at the brewpub. Pours a dark brown color with a thin tan head. Decent head retention. Aroma of rich coffee and chocolate, roasted malts, whisky and vanilla. The taste is rich chocolate, cocoa, coffee, roasted malts, whisky, fruity notes and bitter hops. Medium bodied. Very nice beer. 1/4/12... 8/3/8/4/17

750 mL bottle from Whole Foods Market, Charlottesville, 12/13/12. Pours a dark brown color with a thin brown head. Decent head retention. Aroma of roasted malts, chocolate, bourbon and a faint bit of coffee and cherries. The taste is coffee, chocolate, whisky, wood, roasted malts and a faint fruity finish. Medium bodied. 8/3/8/4/16