7.5

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle, directly from brewery. Color: Clear copper, very thin beige head. Aroma: Raisins, caramel, boozy. Taste: Sweetish, caramel, almond, oak wood, raisins, some tannins, bit spicy, vanilla?, hints of chocolate, floral hop backbone, boozy hints. Gin and Whisky barrels and maybe Bourbon? Dry finish, tannins. Just above medium body, low carbonation. Medium sweet, light to moderate bitterness. Very nice slow sipper. Fortunately I was in Wales once again (after 27 years) at the right time to get the chance to drink this rare anniversary Old Ale.