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

On tap at Ballast Point - Miramar, pours a deep dark brown with a reddish tinge and a small tan head. Aroma brings out intense red wine and brandy barrels upfront, dark sugars, red fruits, and caramel. Flavour is rich and balanced, with red wine barrels, some brandy notes, toasted caramel, and dried dark fruits. Cohesive and complex. Very good.