ABV
11.6
This one fell off a lot compared to the 2016 I had a few months ago. Still some boozy molasses flavor in the finish, but really thinned out. Impressive that it's drinkable after spending almost 7 years in the cellar
over 3 years ago
ABV
11.6
Rating
4.32748
Rating count
26,051
Last updated
about 5 years ago
This one fell off a lot compared to the 2016 I had a few months ago. Still some boozy molasses flavor in the finish, but really thinned out. Impressive that it's drinkable after spending almost 7 years in the cellar
over 3 years ago
Got that 7 year itch. Had to scratch it.
over 3 years ago
from last night. lots of barrel. probably waited too long. thin.
over 3 years ago
Pretty oxidized at this point, although after 7 years… yeah. It’s opening up a little as it warms up, kind of a “See’s candy but I forgot to take it out of the wrapper” vibe. Still enjoyable, but not at its best.
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about 3 years ago
Don't remember where I got this. But I wish I had a dozen more.
about 3 years ago
Last 2015 from my cellar has been consumed. Still very good 7 years later.
about 3 years ago
Huh! Still very effervescent and quite sweet. Has a smooth velvety texture that finishes a bit chalky bringing notes of vanilla, coconut, prunes, sherry, and chocolate pudding. On the verge of losing character but complex and still tasty.
about 3 years ago
This is one of my favorite beers. 7 years is probably a bit too long though. Not bad at all, just a little muted.
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almost 3 years ago
More chocolate and bourbon up front finishing sort of dull malty. Better than the aged 2014.
almost 3 years ago
9.30.15 sweet fig caramel nose/mouth. softly murkier 7 years later. need to seek out a fresher 1 soon as the weather is getting there & it’s 1 of my fav styles.
almost 3 years ago
Started clearing out my beers that I have cellared.. this one still is great.
almost 3 years ago
Very thin and little head when poured, barrel has taken a back seat to the toffee, biscuity, base beer with slight hints of vanilla, fig and peppery anise.
almost 3 years ago
Has thinned out but also the alcohol has rounded off nicely.
almost 3 years ago
Had in 2022. A little toned down. But it surprisingly still had some decent scotch flavoring.
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almost 3 years ago
Un balance perfecto entre, madera, bourbon y maltas!
almost 3 years ago
Just thought I'd dip into the cellar in honor of our Saints
over 2 years ago
Still decent but likely past it’s prime. Notes of caramel, bit of fruity esters, and not much else. Extremely smooth with zero alcohol heat remaining, you’d never know it’s >10%. Drink ‘em if you got ‘em!
over 2 years ago
I bit old, but seems to have held up decently compared to other years I’ve had. The bottle is a little dirty from storage… so technically this could be considered an “ol dirty bastard” lol
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over 2 years ago
A proper beer for some LOTR watching! 7 years later, it's like smooth toffee and tootsie roll pops.
over 2 years ago
These definitely have a shelf life. This one is the best of the series I've been enjoying, starting with 2012. 2017 is left. Interested to see how that one is. Thanks Brandon S.!
over 2 years ago
2015 and this Bastard still kicking scotch bourbon heat ....rich smokey caramelly...delightful
over 2 years ago
NICE! A really good bourbon barrel beer! Smooth, a little sweet, perfect boozyness, malty, w the scotch ale undertone… delicious
over 2 years ago