Barley Island Bourbon Barrel-Aged Blackberry Oatmeal Stout

Cask at brewery - I must first mention that I am not a fan of the non-blackberry version of this beer. The aroma is strong bourbon with subtle blackberry. Pours black with a brown ring head and good lacing. Flavor is roasted dark malts, chocolate, vanilla, bourbon and a touch of berry. I think the berry mellows the bourbon in this case. Palate is sticky. Overall I think the bourbon is still too much but the blackberry has a way of mellowing it out which I liked. It just didn’t have anything for me to grab on to. Different and worth a try none the less.