7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Black with a tall, loose, dark tan head. Rich aroma of bourbon, oak, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate. Body is lighter than expected. Flavor comes on strong with sweet molasses, rich vanilla cream, cinnamon, lightly toasted chili pepper, bourbon and oak round it out. The chili gives some tingly heat in the finish along with sweet cacao notes. It doesn’t drink as hefty as the abv would make you believe. It’s also disjointed and the barrel aging, spices and general porter profile seem at odds with each other. Still, it’s fun and there is nothing off-putting here.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Mar 2025
at 15:05