Brown. OH so very brown. It's deep, deep brown to its very depths with tiny bubbles that leave a thin cap with some splotchy bits and nice lacing. The aroma is oak, sweet malt, vanilla, and just a hint of bourbon. While beer and liquor should probably stay in their own realms, it's possible I'll find a second one of these that I like.First sip is mild, creamy, and smooth. While this isn't my standard swig, I can tell that the finish is where this beer holds its stuff. The bourbon is definitely sitting there, and the trail-off is dry like a stiff drink.
Tip-in is very light carbonation tingle with oak and sweet malt. The middle is very creamy and smooth as all get-out. This is one hell of a good stout at this point. It's not quite as creamy smooth as Guinness, but that doesn't make it bad. The finish is vanilla, a bit of chocolate, coffee, and bourbon. Again, the trail-off is definitely dry when compared to the expected.
Bottom Line: The bourbon is subtle, but its influence is marked and delightful.
4.5/5
