9.3oz
bottle decanted into a snifter. 9%
ABV. Bottled in 1998.
Appearance: Deep mahogany brown. Lightly hazed with no head and minimal
carbonation. As I neared the end of the
glass, I noticed there were some fairly substantial chunks of something that
has collected on the bottom (4/5).
Aroma: Extremely rich port wine aroma. My head was enveloped in a cloud of amazing smells
from the second I took the cork out of the bottle. I also get some overripe plumbs and brown
sugar as I dig deeper into the glass (5/5).
Taste: Incredible.
Massive wine flavors from extended aging. There are also some prunes, figs, apples, and
raisins in there, as well as some vanilla and tobacco. On the back end I get a woody note that dries
out the finish a little bit (4.75/5).
Mouthfeel: Medium body and low carbonation. A touch of heat from the alcohol (4/5).
Overall: Brilliant!
I absolutely love this beer. It seems
like it’s lost a little body over the years, but the flavor is unbelievable. It is rich, mature, and beautiful. I am very fortunate to have stumbled across a
bottle (4.5/5).
-Matt
