Poured at 50 degrees into a snifter, this 375 ml bottle of jet black beer produced very little head. Although there was a pop of at the opening as well as lingering of bluish gas in the lumen of the bottle, the beer seemed rather calm. My first thought was that the beer was too cold or that the beer had somehow been mishandled. I had driven from San Diego to Las Vegas with the beer under refrigeration and after 5 seconds trying to explain my situation, I gave up and just drank the beer.
The Bourbon notes hit my nose adding to my excitement as I began my taste. Bourbon, chocolate and hints of raisin were the initial tastes I got as well as a touch of the alcohol one gets with a 12% beer. Definitely pleasant and very well balanced. I decided to take my time with this one not only because of the abv, but I think I might have made a mistake and served it too cold. I continued to enjoy this beer as it warmed and noticed its wonderful mouth feel. There was a creamy, smooth texture that I could feel coating my mouth.
I found this to be a valuable beer experience and consider myself lucky to have purchased three bottles of this when I did and have learned that I will serve it at a warmer temperature. Obviously this will cellar well so I will look forward to enjoying this beer in a few years. This beer is definitely worth grabbing and holding.
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