“With so many barrels to choose from, which to notice? The rye jumps up first, thrusting a spicy alcoholic warmth in the nose. The vanilla notes of the bourbon slide in along the edges, smoothly blending with the spiciness and a soft leathery chocolate flavor. The brandy barrel maybe comes out in the flavor, but honestly, they swirl together in a warming mélange that fits nicely with the sweet roast of the imperial stout. The alcohol cuts through the sweetness, making this an awesome winter warmer. And the complexity grows as it warms and invites the next drink.”