Cinderlands Beer Co. Douse: Bourbon Vanilla
What the brewers say
“Imperial stout aged in bourbon casks, blended with a double-oaked stout, then drenched in vanilla bean.”
What our panel thought
“Rich aroma features barrel character front and center with vanilla, coconut, oak, and cherry. Flavor bomb of richness: brown bread, deep rich chocolate, espresso. Lovely complexity of vanilla, buttery oak, and sweet cherry without being too bourbon-forward. Finishes sweet but not cloying.”
What our editors thought
“Younger bourbon note in the aroma, lively with fresher oak and a bit of vanilla. Firm chocolate and caramel notes in the sip with a bit of tannic berry skin.”
