8.2

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

8oz stemless wine glass, intentionally poured conservatively @Celestial. Black, brown highlights, no head. Not an epic presentation for such a big brew. Fumy 80%+ chocolate fudge & a twinge of very vanilla-y bourbon on the nose. Taste is soft coffee, dense fudge, a little char. Bourbon is mellow & not a major player(or it's just played perfectly). Vanilla is less obvious in taste vs nose. Finish is bittersweet, oily high grade dark chocolate & booze fumes. Slightly savory. Not as hot as expected. Smooth, a little thick, not very sweet, coating. Delicious.