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Gooo Stranahans! Pours a midnight black color with a frothy dark tan head. Not as viscous as I would have thought. Limited retention but good lacing for the tasting.

The nose is mostly whiskey. Some of the base beer is present, with a light roast and chocolate backing. But limited. Some minor oaky notes with a hint of vanilla. Some yeast characteristics but light. Some plum and raisin notes.

The taste is amazing. The beer and whiskey notes come out and blend really well together. To start there is a sweetness that quickly balances with the roast and chocolate notes from the beer. But this is then blended with a stronger vanilla flavor that slowly brings out the whiskey and oak characters. Definitely a savory beer. As it warms the yeast note come out. Sugar plums and a bit of cherry notes. A light chalky in the finish.

The body is big. This is a beer that you really need to sit on and enjoy it. Carbonation is a bit high but still good. Overall a fantastic beer.

Served In: Bottle

Thanks to my buddy Greg for the bottle.

Very dark brown with brown edges when held to light. A little dark mocha head.

Aroma of fudge, bourbon, vanilla, a little booze. Very well mixed overall.

Chocolate, caramel, bourbon, vanilla, booze,and even some citrus hops left over. Bitter roasty, hoppy and drying oak finish.

Smooth syrupy mouthfeel with more carbonation than expected after hearing some flat bottle stories.

Really delicious. I'm glad I got a chance to try it.

Served In: Snifter

I couldn't resist this one any longer. Bottle 171/470

A: Poured a thick black color with about an inch of cocoa colored head.

S: This smells amazing! Smells of whiskey, caramel, oak and some chocolate.

T: A bunch of whiskey, but not over the top. Followed by some chocolate, caramel and roasted malts. This is well worth the hype. I haven't had many of the other rare RIS, but this one is definitely no let down.

M: Thick, creamy mouthfeel with just a bit of an alcohol sting at the back end.

As I said earlier, well worth the hype. I'll have to hold on to the other one I have and see how it is in a year or so. I can't wait.

Served In: Goblet