Aroma: “Rich chocolate and vanilla dominate the aroma. Touch of corn sweetness from the bourbon and some fusel alcoholic heat.”

Flavor: “Bourbon, oak, and vanilla. The malt blends with the barrel to make a kind of maple character. As it warms up, a bit of roast comes out. Moderately high sweetness up front fades into a fairly dry finish.”

Overall: “The barrel character is really well done—the underlying beer is a bit sweet, but the spicy bourbon and wood character are well balanced, with great lingering complexity. The chocolate, dark fruit, and boozy finish are well balanced throughout.”