8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Rating #48,000. 330mL bottle, pours jet black with a small tan head. Aroma reveals huge cognac barrels front-and-centre, with a deep roasted malt base, and some umami notes. Flavour is rich and complex, with intense cognac barrels, dark chocolatey roasted malts, leather, tobacco, and a touch of dark dried fruits. The cognac barrels are used to perfection, somehow not adding any harshness at all. Excellent.