 scrizzz (986), kirkland, Washington, USA
Jun 13, 2009 bottle courtesy of me, thanks me! served at room temp, even though that room temp was damn near around 70. warm grain aroma, some ruby port. jet black like the others, modest tan head. this is a fine imperial stout, added in complexity by the aging, though to me these highland malt casks do not offer as much depth. in this case the macallan cask only allows the sherry notes to come through the rich imperial stout. i think the smoky islay casks create more depth of flavor, though this beer is much more sessionable and easy to drink, though at 12 bucks a bottle i think i’d rather be forced to sip and savor it slowly.
JohnnyJ (1061), Carlsbad, California, USA
Jun 12, 2009 One of their better paradox stouts. Dark brown pour, thin head. Chocolate malte, caramel, roasted nuts, dark fruit, plum, vanilla, oak, and bourbon. The barrel aging isnt to stron in this, maybe thats why I like it more. Complex, good Imp stout.
DrDavid (957), Johnson, Vermont, USA
May 31, 2009 Bottle. Lots of whiskey in the aroma, and some slight roastiness. Black body, no head. Flavor is like a chocolate confection, filled with liquor. Not overpowering. Tasty and well-balanced. Gentle finish.
GodOfThunder (672), Orlando, Florida, USA
May 15, 2009 Thanks to Cheeseman, I think. Flavor is full of whiskey, but it really is a little more subdued than I thought it would be, especially comparing to others in this series.
decaturstevo (1757), decatur, Tennessee, USA
May 7, 2009 Medium brown pour with off white head and lace. Burnt coffee, medium chocolate, and abv on the nose. Abv, chocoffee with a very good finishing bitter. Medium bodied with good carbonation. A very nice beer.
yobdoog (1021), Woodridge NY, New York, USA
May 6, 2009 Wow is this stuff expensive. Thanks Jimmack for sharing. Very rich and boozy with soem wood and molasses. Sweet and syrupy, definitely a sipper.
bierkoning (5457), La Tropica, Netherlands
May 5, 2009 Bottle bought @ De Molen. Deep dark brown color. Almost opague. Salt, dark chocolate and notes of whisky in the aroma. Malty sweet flavor with dark chocolate, raisin, oak, whisky and dried fruit. Well balanced, the whisky lingers on in the background in a most pleasant way.
Butters (1278), Not-so-Temporarily in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Apr 30, 2009 Sampled at Beerhawk’s Beer Gods in the Boro, aka 1000 Bottles of Beer on the Wall, By God Beer God Gathering, BG1K Tasting. Dark brown pour with small tan head. Chocolate, coffee, nice and roasty. But hella expensive.
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