One of a series of Zoltan variants by this revered Eindhoven craft brewery, this time aged in Tobermory barrels (single malt whisky from the Isle of Mull). Thanks Meeki for sharing. Pale grey-beige, creamy but thin, opening head on a jet black beer. Aroma of indeed prominent Scottish (non-peated) whisky, dark chocolate, dry caramel, candied dates, madera, toffee, bayleaf, ruby port, hint of liquorice. Sweet, dense onset, candied cherries and figs, not too cloying though; soft carb, full and thick, oily body. Lovely toffeeish, black-chocolatey and pecan-nutty malt middle, bittersweet with a light cappuccino-like roastiness, all warmed by the Tobermory whisky, which is very present and adds heat and spiciness, yet somehow remains well-absorbed by the malts and balanced by the tannins from the wood and leafy hop bitter accents. Powerful but very well-constructed postmodern strong stout, motivating to find more of these Zoltans (though I do recall having one before and liking it a lot back then as well).

Black with no head and a fine carbonation. Aroma of sweet whisky and wood. Very dry woody mouthfeel. Touches of dark chocolate and honey.