UPDATED: JAN 1, 2022 in the cellar for 15 months, oh the aromas—licorice. bourbon, brandied fruit. flavors like a plum pudding, in the abstract, cloves, cinnamon, molasses, citron, alcohol, an not too sweet, that rap. clean not cloying on the pallet. a sumptuous finish, appropriate for NYE

UPDATED: MAR 27, 2021 12 oz bottle picked up at Corners in West Palm Beach, FL. Murky brown pour with a minimal head. Strong aroma of fig, brown sugar, candied apple, brandy. Pretty good. The only detraction is that it is a bit thin for 10%. This is probably a bit better enjoyed at a bit warmer temp.

UPDATED: MAR 19, 2021 Bottle. Mahogany beer with a tan head. Bourbon and light yeast aroma with brandy. Brandy and caramel flavor with bourbon, yeast, and spice. Medium bodied. Brandy and caramel linger with bourbon, yeast, spice, and light vanilla.

UPDATED: MAR 6, 2021 Pretty nicely done. Raisin and a hint of smoky tobacco. Brandy and whiskey elements are light and we'll integrated. Dark brown pour with good head. Some florals. Light sweet finish. Bottle.

UPDATED: MAR 3, 2021 Very cloudy brown with minimal brown head. Aroma is caramel, malt, burnt sugar. Full body. Mild alcohol presence. Sweet up front. Flavor is complex. Dried fruit, molasses, caramel, chocolate. Other than some burnt sugars not getting much from the barrel. Outstanding nonetheless.

UPDATED: JAN 9, 2021 Bottle into Rochefort goblet. Mahogany with minimal tan head and low carbonation. Sweet vanilla, malty and oak aroma. Similar taste with hints of creme brûlée and caramel. Very velvety creamy mouthfeel but also quite sweet. Very nice if you like that kind of thing.

UPDATED: NOV 2, 2020 The aromas and flavors are sweet malt, raisins, Belgian beer qualities. Head disappears fast to leaving a ring. I don't pick up any brandy or bourbon characteristics.

UPDATED: SEP 30, 2020 12 ounce 2019 vintage. Deep chestnut brown brew with a lasting film of cream. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla, toasted barrel, orange and hints of pepper and clove. Flavors of the same plus toffee and then some roasted red bean in the finish. Medium-heavy body with medium-plus carbonation and a great balance.

Courtesy of Riley, bottle
Opaque dark amber colour. Moderate malt depth, moderate sweetness, the barrel is really evident, not surprisingly the bitterness is almost absent.
Nice, simple.

UPDATED: SEP 2, 2020 Aroma is big banana bread/nuts and mild caramel. The flavor is malts, banana bread, fruit/hint of stone fruit/plums and a caramel/warming alcoholic finish.