Old Chimneys Good King Henry Special Reserve

Bottle shared with Garthicus, Hogtown Harry, and Blankboy, courtesy of courtesy of Harry. Very pleasant oak, wood aroma. Pitch black, small thick tan head. Very nice taste - lots of oak, lots of dry wood, just a hint of vanilla. Not overpowering at all, actually a light mouthfeel. Very drinkable yet complex. Very good.

Bottle (275ml). Shared with blankboy, garthicus and tupalev, my bottle via the one and only mes_and_sim - mes!. Pretty much opaque ruby-black, oily, thick, with a smallish frothy brown head. Lovely aroma - balanced, smooth, not boozy at all - soft wheaty grain, molasses, tar, peat. Taste - same, more hessian and iodine, stronger alcohol, deeper roast - near burnt - dusty, almost a hint of mouldy leaves. Thick, oily mouthfeel, bitter and burnt-astringent, long bitter malty finish. Damned fine beer, definitely a 4++ - smooth and a real sipper. Thanks, mes!

Graciously shared by HogTownHarry - also drank with Harry, Paul and Jeff. Appearance: Pitch black, tiny tan head which is easily aggitated. Aroma: Some alcohol, leather, spice, more alcohol, chocolate and coffee. Flavour: Wow, brandy, earthy, double espresso, whiskey, cream, spice with an almost baileys like consistancy. Delicious, thanks a million for sharing and by proxy MesandSim!!!

’05 Reserve Aged in Oak(UK)–275 ml bottle@Vero Beach Throwdown-pours a slightly off white ring for a head and black color. Aroma is oak, vanilla, Jack Daniel, vinuous. Taste is oak, vanilla, Jack Daniel, vinuous-dark fruit. Smooth. Occasional. Thanks to TheCheeseMan for sharing.

Bottle from mes...thanks man! Pour is deep, dark and enticing. Not much head, but a small beige ring around the glass is sufficient. Huge aroma of roasty malt, chocolate, oat, caramel and dark fruit. Flavor is big coffee, chocolate, roast malt and a tad of alcohol. This also has a touch of the tobbaco flavor I’m not fond of, but it works here because it is not overpowering. Velvet texture and very full. Thanks Mes...great brew.