Sampled on draft at the brewery this beer poured a very dark brown color - almost black - with a small foamy beige head that left decent lacing. The aroma was vanilla, toasty malts and caramel. The flavor was wood, bourbon, toasty malts, vanilla and caramel. No noticeable rye presence. Longish bourbon and caramel finish. Moderately full bodied. The alcohol was very well contained. Quite nice.