4.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 2 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 2.5

Starts off with the familiar deep chocolate and anise, then develops competing notes of mocha, bourbon, and an off-putting acidity, full of assertive berry and raisin bite. Finishes with a mixture of oak, vanilla, and tartness. Not sure what went wrong here, but the tart streak makes the pint hard to finish.