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

Keg at the Taproom, 07/11/14. Dark amber with a light beige cap. Nose is dark fruit rinds, sherry tones, red berry linger, boozey whisper. Taste comprises dates, fruit loaf, shades of whisky, toffee fudge. Full bodied, oily feel, warming alcohol in the close. An elegant barley wine, well integrated and balances, the ABV is well masked.