Sigil XIV
Bissell Brothers Brewing in Portland, Maine, United States 🇺🇸
Strong Ale - American Series|
Score
7.31
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Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Sigil XIV from Bissell Brothers Brewing 5 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
500mL bottled April 2024, drunk 9/17/25.
Dark, inky, viscous, clear. Small, dark tan head.
Big, bold, vinous raisin, plum notes mixing with rich, sweet bourbon. I checked this bottle twice to confirm it was not Port Barrel-aged, as it REALLY smells and tastes like port (sweet, candyish grape). I guess it's just a really rich, sweet bourbon or rye? That and maybe some malt character contributing to all of this sweet plum-raisin-grape. Rich, thick, chewy, almost syrupy texture is satisfying, and it's not too sweet, nor is it boozey at all. Maybe a bit too much on the grapey/port character, as that gets a bit tiresome by the end of the bottle, but otherwise this is stellar stuff.
CLW (16859) reviewed Sigil XIV from Bissell Brothers Brewing 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
500 ml. Aroma is rye whiskey, soft bourbon, raisin, toffee, oak. flavor is just as rich with a medium plus body. Raisin, date, toffee, bourbon is great! 13.1 % is completely hidden. No warming after the sip. VERY impressive!