Poured from a 250 ml bottle. Aroma is rich and malt forward with layers of caramel, toffee, burnt sugar and toasted bread. Lighter notes of molasses and hints of roast and chocolate. Raisin, fig and date notes. Light bourbon notes with moderate alcohol notes. Hints of charred oak and leather. Pours dark brown with lighter brown hues on the edges and a small, thin, dark tan head that recedes immediately to the edges and disappears. No lacing and super long legs. Flavor is fairly sweet with loads of caramel and toffee. Lighter malt notes of toasted bread and burnt sugar with faint chocolate, roast and molasses. Moderately strong bitterness and medium alcohol warmth. Light raisin, fig and date notes. Light bourbon notes with hints of charred oak. Mouthfeel is full bodied with low carbonation. Low astringency and moderate alcohol warmth. Overall, a super nice barleywine. While strong and boozy, the alcohol notes are not hot and harsh. Sweet and full bodied without being sticky. Really nice malt profile. Despite the age in barrels the bourbon notes are not particularly strong compared to he malt. I really like this beer and the format is perfect.