Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Panda at home, thanks to SHIG, 07/04/24. Extremely dark mahogany brown approaching light black topped with a khaki head that thins to a swirl and edging. Nose is dark malts, molasses, burnt toffee, hint of bourbon, roasted tones, dried fruit esters. Taste comprises dried fruit rinds, light herb, little booze trace, molasses, fruit cake mix, spice, dark malts, dates, figs, light bourbon tickle. Medium bodied with bite, fine carbonation, semi drying close with just a touch of boost offered. Decent enough easy drinking sipper if perhaps a touch overly oaked.